COP31 Climate Summit Opens in Turkey

World leaders gathered in Turkey for the COP31 climate conference to urge faster action against global warming. Officials emphasized the need for steep emissions cuts as rising temperatures drive extreme weather disasters worldwide.

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President of COP31 Murat Kurum of Turkey delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Turkey, November 9, 2026. REUTERS/Murad Sezer

Leaders at the COP31 summit in Turkey urged nations to accelerate climate action on Monday morning as rising temperatures and disasters threaten global stability. The conference opened in Antalya under pressure from ongoing wars, inflation, and surging energy demand driven by artificial intelligence. Accelerating the green transition remains vital for investors navigating commodity price shocks and supply chain vulnerabilities.