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EU vows to defend climate science as Cop31 talks expose global divisions
The European Union has pledged to defend scientific research at the Cop31 climate summit in Turkey, accusing some countries of attempting to undermine the world's leading authority on global warming…
Polluting Industries Swarm COP31, Outnumber Climate-Vulnerable Nations
More than 100 companies and industry groups with records of obstructing climate policy have sent delegations to the COP31 UN climate summit in Antalya that outnumber those of some of the world's most climate-vulnerable nations, an analysis released Friday found.
Anthony Albanese’s coffee diplomacy can’t remove shadow of domestic politics at Cop31
The Australian prime minister’s use of traditional skills – and free flat whites – brought success in Turkey. But his country’s fossil fuel industry and its culture wars remain a problem
Fight over climate science intensifies at COP31
The European Union vowed Friday to "fight" for science at the UN climate summit after accusing some countries of seeking to undermine the world's leading authority on global warming.
France Seeks Near-Zero Methane Target For Oil And Gas In COP31 Deal
ANTALYA – France is rallying countries to write near-zero methane targets for oil and gas into the COP31 climate deal, as leaders at a summit on Thursday said
Iraqi KRG Chief Meets with President Pezeshkian
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s President Pezeshkian and Iraqi Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani met on the sidelines of the 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Turkey on Thursday.
Three data hurdles businesses face as COP31 turns to implementation
As COP31 turns to implementation, businesses must fix fragmented, inaccurate and disconnected sustainability data to prove progress and cut costs.
COP31: Why air quality is key to climate health
The United Nations Climate Change Conference is approaching, with new themes and key topics for 2026. Learn how air quality plays a role in the climate ...
COP31 and climate science in action
Stories of climate science in action at the National Centre for Atmospheric Science during COP31.
Heat-trapping carbon pollution drops, but scientists cite the Iran war rather than energy progress
It’s only the third decrease in carbon pollution this century.
OPINION - Outlasting politics: How COP31 conference can deliver lasting climate action
Summit in Antalya, Türkiye should leave their successors a cleaner energy system that sustains prosperity and gives people compelling reasons to maintain it. | Anadolu
Heat-trapping carbon pollution drops, but scientists cite the Iran war rather than energy progress
Global carbon pollution dropped this year ever so slightly, but it's more because of oil shocks reverberating from the Iran war than anything the world has done to fight climate change, scientists said ...
Iran war helps fuel global drop in fossil fuel emissions
In the run-up to the COP31 U.N. climate change conference, scientists have revealed that global carbon emissions from fossil fuels are projected to drop by 0.4% this year, driven by growth in installed wind and solar power capacity, as well as oil price hikes caused by the Iran conflict. But climate goals are still unlikely to be met.
COP31 climate summit begins after disastrous year of extreme weather
orld leaders, delegates and climate activists on Monday kicked off talks in Turkey on curbing climate change, which in the last year has led to rising temperatures and deadly heat waves in Europe and beyond.
‘Declarations Do Not Protect People’: COP31 Opens Under Pressure To Deliver Results Over Words
The 31st UN climate conference, COP31, got underway on Monday in the Turkish coastal city of Antalya, where some 100,000 people, including more than 90 heads
Cop31: will Andy Burnham choose climate or cost of living?
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss whether Andy Burnham can prioritise the cost of living over the climate for much longer
Climate crisis now a health emergency of ‘pandemic scale’, UN warns
The United Nations climate chief warns that countries must protect health systems, as climate change poses a growing threat to public health during the climate change conference, COP31, in Turkey.
Climate Change Health Impacts: Pacific Nations Lead at COP31
Climate change health impacts devastate Pacific nations. Learn how Pre-COP31 in Fiji showed urgency and what COP31 must deliver for vulnerable communities.
Scientists predict 2026 hottest year on record as climate talks begin
Scientists are predictng this could be the hottest year on record as the COP31 climate summit opens.
El Niño pushes world towards record heat as COP31 opens
Scientists are predictng this could be the hottest year on record as the COP31 climate summit opens.
Global Science Panel Hits Roadblocks Ahead of COP31 Climate Summit
Scientists working on new reports for the IPCC, the U.N.’s climate science panel, warn about a funding crunch and report timelines in an open letter.
WHO at COP31: Health Day opens two weeks of activities to deliver on climate change and health
On Monday, 9 November, health takes centre stage as the thirty-first session of the Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) opens with a dedicated Health Day.
UK climate minister Katie White: COP31 must respond to ‘really scary’ science
The upcoming COP31 climate talks need to respond to the latest science on global warming, says UK climate minister Katie White.
Low-Income Countries’ Push For Climate Money For Health Meets German Pushback Ahead Of COP31
BERLIN – Germany's top climate civil servant pushed back on Monday against a call from the world's poorest countries for more climate finance for health. The money fight of COP31 opens officially in Antalya, Türkiye, next month. In the halls of the World Health Summit in Berlin, it's already started.
A Business and Regulatory Navigator to Accelerate Electrification
Demand for electrification is moving faster than the system it connects to. Electric vehicles, heat pumps and electrified industrial processes are scaling1, and the the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) Presidency has set a global target of 35% of final energy demand met by electricity by 2035, up from around 21% today.2 What now
BBVA to Co-Chair Climate Finance and Investments Working Group at COP31 Business Forum
BBVA will lead the Climate Finance and Investments area at COP31 to accelerate funding for the global energy transition.
WHO joins Pre-COP31 to advance climate action that delivers for people’s health
The World Health Organization (WHO) is joining Pacific leaders, governments and partners at Pre-COP31 in Fiji from 5 to 8 October to advance health priorities in climate action and strengthen the Pacific voice ahead of the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).COP31, to be held next month in Antalya, Türkiye, marks an important step for global climate and health action. Health is one of the 10 priority themes of the COP31 Action Agenda, “Dynamic and Resilient Health Systems”, and a dedicated Health Day will take place on 9 November, the first day of COP31. The inclusion of health reflects growing global recognition that climate action and health are closely connected. The climate crisis is affecting population health globally. Across the WHO Western Pacific Region, which includes Pacific island countries and areas, the consequences of climate change include extreme heat, cyclones, floods, rising sea levels, food and water insecurity, infectious diseases and disruptions to essential health services. The Pacific in particular faces additional challenges. A recent review of 76 hospitals in 14 Pacific island countries found that 62% of health facilities are located within 500 metres of the sea or a river, leaving them particularly exposed to flooding, storm surges and sea-level rise.Bringing Pacific priorities to the global climate agendaThe Pacific Pre-COP31 provides an important opportunity for Pacific countries and partners to consolidate regional priorities and bring the experiences and leadership of Pacific communities into global climate discussions.Pacific countries have been advancing practical approaches to protect health in a changing climate, including strengthening climate-resilient health systems, improving preparedness for extreme weather events, building resilient health infrastructure and mobilizing climate finance for health. “This Pre-COP is an important moment for the Pacific, bringing global climate discussions to a region that has long been at the forefront of the climate crisis. It provides an opportunity for Pacific countries and areas to set their priorities, experiences and leadership on the global stage, and to ensure that the realities of Pacific communities are genuinely reflected in the decisions made on climate action,” said Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific.Throughout this week, WHO will co-convene and participate in high-level discussions and events focused on climate and health, climate resilience, adaptation, financing and implementation. “Climate finance is essential for resilient and healthy Pacific communities,” emphasized Dr Mark Jacobs, WHO Representative to the South Pacific and Director of Pacific Technical Support. “We must ensure that financing reaches the people, communities and essential services most exposed to climate risks, supporting locally defined priorities and investments.”WHO will work with partners to strengthen the integration of health considerations across climate policies and investments, including national climate plans and resilience initiatives.Health as a driver of climate actionAmid the risks to health and pressures on health systems, well-strategized and implemented climate action can deliver significant health benefits. Investments in clean energy, sustainable transport, resilient infrastructure, food systems and nature-based solutions have proven to reduce health risks while contributing to climate mitigation and adaptation.“Climate action is truly an investment in health. Cleaner energy, healthier food systems and climate-resilient health services can protect lives while building stronger communities. We now need to turn these opportunities into action and make health a core part of climate investments,” said Dr Sandro Demaio, Director and Head of Office, WHO Asia-Pacific Centre for Environment and Health in the Western Pacific Region. “These benefits demonstrate that climate action is not only about reducing future risks. It is also an opportunity to improve lives today while building healthier, safer and more resilient societies.”At COP31 next month, WHO will also support the Health Pavilion, which will bring together the global health community and partners to advance health and equity within climate negotiations. With COP31 poised to move health higher on the global climate agenda, WHO will continue working with countries and partners across the Western Pacific Region and globally to strengthen climate-resilient and low-carbon health systems, and ensure that climate action protects and improves people’s health.____________________Media contactsElizabeth Bennett, WHO Asia-Pacific Centre for Environment and Health in the Western Pacific Region, elizabeth.bennett@who.intJulia Dongwhan Shin, WHO Asia-Pacific Centre for Environment and Health in the Western Pacific Region, dong.shin@who.intWHO Western Pacific Communications, wprocom@who.int
Global business leaders to convene at COP31 forum in New York
The COP31 Global Business Forum – New York Dialogue is set to take place this week, gathering business leaders for key talks ahead of the U.N. climate...
WHO expects stronger focus on link between climate crisis and human health at COP31
'Health is one of the strongest and most tangible arguments for climate action because people experience climate change first through its impact on their lives, wellbeing, and communities,' WHO head of office in Türkiye tells Anadolu | Anadolu
ICC delivers Business and Industry closing statement at Bonn Climate Change Conference - ICC
On behalf of the global business community, ICC delivered the closing statement at the pivotal preparatory meeting for COP31, urging governments to unite around a global path toward practical implementation that delivers meaningful progress on mitigation, finance, and adaptation commitments.
Nations allege 'attacks' on science at key climate talks
Crucial negotiations ahead of the COP31 summit have been frustrated by a "small group of fossil fuels interests" attacking the science of climate change behind closed doors, envoys said Wednesday.The ...