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COP31: A focus on electrification as extreme weather events shake the world

COP31: A focus on electrification as extreme weather events shake the world
France 24 Monday 09 November 2026, 13:35 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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Most of the world’s countries are gathering this week for COP31 in Antalya, Turkey. This United Nations Climate Change Conference opens amid deep concern following extreme weather events such as the deadly floods in Nepal and a supersized El Niño. Experts say that in uncertain times, it is even more important to accelerate global efforts.

Most of the world’s countries are gathering this week for COP31 in Antalya, Turkey. This United Nations Climate Change Conference opens amid deep concern following extreme weather events such as the deadly floods in Nepal and a supersized El Niño. Experts say that in uncertain times, it is even more important to accelerate global efforts. [Image text:] Helene van Rossum Senior Climate Fellow at IDDRI
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