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COP31 climate conference preparations

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Preparations for the COP31 United Nations climate conference, scheduled for November 9 to 20, 2026, in Antalya, Turkey, have focused on the transition from climate commitments to concrete implementation. Early analysis by BBVA Research indicated a significant gap between current global policies and the 1.5-degree target of the Paris Agreement, projecting warming of approximately 2.3 to 2.5 degrees Celsius. As the summit approaches, the conference will utilize a shared leadership model involving Turkish Minister Murat Kurum as President and Australian Minister Chris Bowen as President of negotiations. The event occurs amid reports of record-high greenhouse gas concentrations in 2025 and warnings from environmental groups and scientists. Specifically, 146 scientists have called for the United Nations to declare climate change a “global health emergency,” while the German association NABU has urged against accepting higher warming scenarios as a “new normal.” Leading up to the summit, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) reported that exceeding the 1.5C warming threshold established by the Paris Agreement is now inevitable, noting that global temperatures have already risen by 1.43C. Climate organizations, including Klima-Allianz and WWF, are demanding urgent action on climate financing, adaptation, and the transition away from fossil fuels. ~~Experts emphasize~~ As the ~~necessity~~ conference begins, experts are warning of ~~tripling support for adaptation in developing nations. The human impact~~ a global climate overshoot. Thomas Häusler, a WWF climate expert and member of the Swiss delegation, noted that the 1.5-degree warming limit is already ~~evident in regions like Somalia, where environmental shifts and El Niño have caused displacement and livestock loss. Advocates are also calling for inclusive policies~~ being exceeded temporarily. Häusler emphasized that ~~represent people with disabilities~~ exceeding this threshold poses risks of irreversible damage, such as the death of most coral reefs and ~~ensure a just transition through technology sharing.~~ the disappearance of most Alpine glaciers. The conference aims to encourage nations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions more rapidly by transitioning away from oil, gas, and coal.

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