Cop31 climate summit enters second day in Turkey ahead of leaders arrival

The United Nations Cop31 climate conference entered its second day in Turkey on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. According to the Guardian, the summit is preparing to host world leaders from more than 90 countries on Wednesday. [1]

The Guardian reported that opening summaries at the gathering revealed a slight drop in global carbon emissions as the conference got under way. Attending delegates faced severe traffic delays while travelling to the venue in Antalya. [1]

As FTMQ News reported earlier, global carbon emissions are expected to fall by 0.4 per cent in 2026. That decline follows high energy prices caused by a United States attack on Iran and shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Fossil fuel emissions had previously grown by an average of 0.9 per cent per year over the past decade. [3]

Europe is the fastest warming continent in the world, with temperatures increasing by 2.3 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels as of 2022. International climate experts warn that global temperature rises must remain below 2 degrees Celsius to prevent the most dangerous consequences of climate change. [2]