UN • 2026-11-10

COP31: Energy transition takes centre stage as countries map path beyond fossil fuels

The global energy transition took centre stage on the second day of COP31, as countries explored how to move away from fossil fuels, accelerate clean energy and overcome financial and infrastructure barriers standing in the way.

The Guardian • 2026-11-10

Cop31 may involve lots of talking about talking – but there are wins to be had

In this week’s newsletter: what to expect of the next two weeks. Plus, this week’s most important reads

The Guardian • 2026-11-10

US and rest of world must follow China’s lead on green energy, says John Kerry

Former US secretary of state says most nations are ‘stumbling along’ while Beijing has ‘hugely accelerated’

The Guardian • 2026-11-10

Cop31 live: slight drop in fossil fuel emissions revealed as conference enters second day

UN climate summit prepares to host world leaders from more than 90 countries tomorrow

The Guardian • 2026-11-10

Tuesday briefing: The world is falling short on climate action. Can Cop31 change that?

In today’s newsletter: As global leaders gather in Turkey for the UN climate summit, both doubts and hope surround what the annual talks can achieve

The Guardian • 2026-11-10

Slight fall in carbon emissions from fossil fuels as Iran war drives renewables push

However, authors of a comprehensive assessment to be presented at Cop31 warn talk of a global turnaround premature

The Guardian • 2026-11-09

High fossil fuel prices spread inflation ‘like a cancer’, UN climate negotiator tells Cop31

Simon Stiell makes opening address at summit in Turkey, where talks are under way about speeding up shift to electrification

UN • 2026-11-09

COP31 opens in Antalya: Can climate promises finally deliver results?

Nearly 200 countries have arrived on Türkiye's Mediterranean coast for a climate summit with a different ambition: fewer grand declarations and more concrete decisions. With a powerful El Niño threatening to worsen extreme weather, negotiators face difficult questions over climate finance, clean energy and how to protect communities already living with the consequences of climate change.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-11-09

Leaders gather in Turkey for U.N. climate summit after a year of extreme weather

World leaders, delegates and climate activists are gathering in Antalya, Turkey, for a U.N. climate summit near the end of a year of extreme weather around the world.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-11-08

Departing U.N. chief calls this 'a moment of truth' in fight to curb global warming

Outgoing United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has a forceful message on the eve of climate talks in Turkey.

UN • 2026-11-05

COP31 explained: What’s at stake at this year’s UN climate summit?

The world has more tools than ever to tackle climate change, yet millions remain unable to benefit from them. As clean energy technologies advance faster than ever, the challenge facing countries at COP31 is no longer just finding solutions – but making sure everyone can afford them.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-11-04

Brazil puts forward a plan to wean the world off fossil fuels

Brazil's plan calls for nations to assess how reliant their economies are on fossil fuel exports and imports and then design tailored solutions to phase them out. 

UN • 2026-11-09

‘Exceptional’ extreme temperatures to continue into next year, UN reports

In April this year, roughly 146.5 million Indians were exposed to an extreme heatwave with temperatures hitting a sweltering 47℃.

The Guardian • 2026-11-09

‘A new age of climate extremes’: Earth accumulating heat at accelerating rate

Increased heat will supercharge extreme weather events, warns UN agency as Cop31 climate summit begins