Türkiye-COP31/Opening
Türkiye-COP31/Opening
Dateline : Nov 9, 2026
Location : Türkiye
Duration : 1'03
Antalya, Türkiye - Nov 9, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Entrance to 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) venue
2. Sign of COP31
3. Words reading "Welcome to COP31"
4. Visitors
5. Booth of Australia
6. Various of exhibits on display
7. China Pavilion
8. Models on display
9. UN Climate Change Conference at China Pavilion in progress
10. Sign of COP31
11. Words reading "COP31"
12. Visitors
The 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) opened Monday in the Turkish coastal city of Antalya with a focus on translating global climate commitments into concrete action.
The conference will focus on three key areas, including implementing emissions reduction targets, delivering climate finance to developing countries, and strengthening adaptation and resilience, with the aim of turning commitments made at previous climate summits into tangible outcomes, according to the organizers.
For the first time, the conference adopted a "dual presidency" model: Türkiye served as the host country, advancing the global climate action agenda, while Australia presided over the negotiations.
On the opening day, both sides highlighted barriers to climate action, including those related to infrastructure, finance, and technology, as well as the challenges facing vulnerable countries.
A leaders' summit will be held from Wednesday to Thursday, which aims to strengthen global cooperation and political momentum for fulfilling climate commitments, More than 90 heads of state and government are expected to attend.
Reports say the U.S. government will once again not attend the climate negotiations, following its absence from the previous conference.
The conference, which runs through Nov. 20, brings together government officials and representatives of international organizations, research institutions, businesses and non-governmental organizations from nearly 200 countries and regions, organizers said.
ID : 8507614
Published : 2026-11-10 12:22
Last Modified : 2026-11-10 19:00:29
Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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