COP31 Climate Summit Opens in Turkey Amid High Stakes and US Absence

Delegates from more than 190 countries have gathered in Turkey for the latest round of UN climate talks. The two-week summit brings together heads of government as the planet faces ongoing, unprecedented human-caused global heating.

As negotiations commence, critical questions remain regarding what the international summit can achieve. Notably, the United States will be absent from the proceedings, raising questions about the dynamics of the global climate negotiations during this session.

The fortnight of talks focuses on addressing escalating global temperatures and determining actionable international steps to curb emissions and support vulnerable nations. Further updates are expected as delegates navigate the complex agenda in Turkey.