UN climate summit convenes in Turkey amid US absence
Delegates from over 190 countries gather for climate talks as the United States stays away from negotiations.
At a glance
- Delegates from over 190 countries are attending the climate talks in Turkey
- The US will not participate in the negotiations
- Talks are scheduled to run for approximately two weeks
- Discussions focus on addressing human-caused global heating
More than 190 countries are sending delegates to Turkey for a fortnight of climate negotiations. The talks come as the planet experiences unprecedented human-caused global heating.
The United States will not be represented at the summit. The discussions are expected to address climate action and potential agreements among participating nations.
Why it matters
The summit represents a major opportunity for global coordination on climate action at a time when human-caused warming is reaching unprecedented levels.
Original reporting
- The Guardian — WorldCop31: what is at stake at the UN climate summit and what can it achieve?
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