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

The Guardian Environment Sunday 08 November 2026, 11:00 UTC By Fiona Harvey Environment editor 1 min read
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Delegates from more than 190 countries are gathering in Turkey for climate talks, but the US will be absentAs 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.

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.

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