Overview
- COP31, which opened on Nov. 9, is now in its second week in Antalya as talks shift from new targets to turning past commitments into implementable actions.
- Major oil producers and large consumers have resisted firm language to phase out coal, oil or gas, leaving Türkiye’s 35% electrification proposal controversial because it does not require new electricity to be low‑carbon.
- Vulnerable and developing nations are pressing for predictable, concessional public finance and faster delivery on Article 9.1 and the tripling of adaptation funding, while analysts say current pledges and mobilization risk falling far short of 2035 goals.
- Australia, as negotiating co‑presidency, is collecting submissions and aims to table a draft political text early next week, and UN officials have urged parties to move quickly and avoid tactical delays.
- Speakers at the summit cited recent disasters such as the Himalayan glacier collapse to demand faster, fairer action and warned that stalled deals will increase costs and loss of life for the poorest nations.