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Cop31: what is at stake at the UN climate summit and what can it achieve?

THE GUARDIAN — WORLD · Fiona Harvey Environment editor · Nov 8, 2026 11:00 UTC

Delegates from more than 190 countries are gathering in Turkey for climate talks, but the US will be absent As the planet faces unprecedented human-caused global heating, heads of government are meeting for the next fortnight for the latest round of climate talks. We ask why it matters and what is likely to be achieved. Continue reading...

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