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| COP31 in Antalya: An “Implementation COP” Faces Its Test | | |
Asad Mirza
COP31 has opened in Antalya amid climate shocks, finance disputes and a widening implementation gap. Its central test is whether governments can turn familiar pledges into funded, fair and measurable action. With 1.5°C slipping out of reach, negotiators confront a crowded agenda covering finance, adaptation, just transition and electrification. Success will hinge on specifics, not sweeping declarations or polished language.
COP31 is under way in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9 to 20. Türkiye is hosting and presiding, while Australia’s Chris Bowen is leading negotiations - a distinctive arrangement intended to bring Pacific priorities into the process.
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