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Energy and transport are in focus on day two of COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, as negotiators from nearly 200 countries continue talks on cutting emissions and funding climate action. The UN Environment Programme’s 2026 Emissions Gap Report warns that global warming is on course to exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Deep emissions cuts could limit how far and for how long temperatures exceed that threshold. The Least Developed Countries Group is calling for more accessible climate finance and new contributions to the fund that helps vulnerable countries respond to climate-related loss and damage. The Antalya Leaders’ Summit takes place on 11–12 November. COP31 is scheduled to close on 20


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Energy and transport are in focus on day two of COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, as negotiators from nearly 200 countries continue talks on cutting emissions and funding climate action.

The UN Environment Programme’s 2026 Emissions Gap Report warns that global warming is on course to exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Deep emissions cuts could limit how far and for how long temperatures exceed that threshold.

The Least Developed Countries Group is calling for more accessible climate finance and new contributions to the fund that helps vulnerable countries respond to climate-related loss and damage.

The Antalya Leaders’ Summit takes place on 11–12 November. COP31 is scheduled to close on 20 November.
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