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COP31 to open in Turkey, with climate goals under pressure from war and AI
- On Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, Turkey's COP31 presidency, led by COP31 President Murat Kurum, opened the U.N. climate summit in Antalya, launching a non-binding '35-by-35' electrification pledge to raise electricity's share of global energy to 35% by 2035.
- Mounting urgency defines this year's talks as 2026 is virtually certain to exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, following catastrophic floods in Nepal that killed about 1,500 people and a deadly European heatwave that caused over 50,000 deaths.
- Branding this an 'implementation COP,' Turkey and Australia prioritize delivering existing commitments over setting new targets. However, the U.S. remains absent from negotiations under President Donald Trump, who withdrew from climate talks.
- Developing nations are pressing wealthy countries for faster access to climate finance to support adaptation efforts. A senior European Union official warned last week there would be "no political will" for extra funding pledges at COP31.
- Rising global power demand from artificial intelligence is driving a surge in global energy consumption, pushing governments to rethink energy policies and invest more in wind and solar. This challenge now features prominently on the COP31 agenda.
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The energy crisis caused by the Middle East conflict brings back the world's dependence on oil and gas to the fore and provides a new argument for accelerating the energy transition. At COP31, which runs from 9 to 20 November, in Antalya, Australia and Turkey propose an ambitious objective: by 2035, electricity will account for 35% of final energy consumption. However, negotiations are difficult to predict, especially with regard to the sources …
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COP31 climate summit begins after disastrous year of extreme weather
orld leaders, delegates and climate activists on Monday kicked off talks in Turkey on curbing climate change, which in the last year has led to rising temperatures and deadly heat waves in Europe and beyond.
·Arlington, United States
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