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World leaders to address COP31 as Turkey pushes for new climate deal

World leaders to address COP31 as Turkey pushes for new climate deal

By Tuvan Gumrukcu and Valerie Volcovici ANTALYA, Turkey, Nov 11 (Reuters) - World leaders will set out their climate priorities in speeches at COP31 in Turkey on Wednesday, as negotiators seek agreement on a plan to increase the share of electricity in global energy use and revive stalled efforts to

At COP31, Turkey pushes zero-waste plan to curb climate change

At COP31, Turkey pushes zero-waste plan to curb climate change

As world leaders arrive at United Nations climate talks in the Turkish resort town of Antalya, calling for urgent climate action, co-host Turkey also wants to halve the amount of global waste in the next decade

Cyprus Leaders Agree to Open New Border Crossings and Coordinate Emergency Responses Amidst Peace Talks Efforts

Cyprus Leaders Agree to Open New Border Crossings and Coordinate Emergency Responses Amidst Peace Talks Efforts

Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders have reached an agreement to open two new border crossings, coordinate on emergency responses, and share archival materials. This development is part of a United Nations-backed initiative aimed at restarting peace talks after nearly a decade of stalemate. The agreement was made during a four-hour meeting between Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman, alongside UN special envoy Maria Angela Holguin, in a UN-controlled buffer zone. This brings the total number of open crossings on the divided Mediterranean island to 11. The UN described the meeting as 'positive,' and further discussions are scheduled to take place in the coming weeks with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

Turkey and Azerbaijan deny speculation of fraying relationship

Turkey and Azerbaijan deny speculation of fraying relationship

The Turkish and Azerbaijani presidents have reaffirmed the countries’ close ties following speculation of souring relations

Climate crisis is 'outrunning us', UN chief warns COP31

Climate crisis is 'outrunning us', UN chief warns COP31

By Tuvan Gumrukcu and Valerie Volcovici ANTALYA, Turkey, Nov 11 (Reuters) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told world leaders at the COP31 summit in Turkey on Wednesday that the slow international response to climate change so far had placed the world on a path to destruction.

War, conflict must not distract from climate action, leaders warn COP31

War, conflict must not distract from climate action, leaders warn COP31

By Tuvan Gumrukcu and Valerie Volcovici ANTALYA, Turkey, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Wars and trade disputes should not be allowed to distract the world from its struggle to combat global warming, the leaders of Brazil and Turkey told the COP31 climate conference on Wednesday.

UN Secretary-General Guterres Issues Urgent Climate Warning, Citing Failure of Political Leadership

UN Secretary-General Guterres Issues Urgent Climate Warning, Citing Failure of Political Leadership

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a stark warning regarding the climate crisis, emphasizing that the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius since pre-industrial times is no longer achievable. Speaking ahead of UN climate talks in Turkey, Guterres described the situation as a "moment of truth," urging world leaders to take immediate and decisive action. He revealed that scientists informed him last year that the 1.5-degree target was no longer viable due to the excessive release of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases from burning fossil fuels. Guterres, who is in his final term as UN chief, expressed profound disappointment, stating that while the world has not failed, political leadership has. He stressed that protecting the planet requires a long-term strategic view, which is often absent in political systems where policies change frequently, hindering necessary sustained investment.

COP31 summit leaders urge crisis-wracked world to move faster on climate

COP31 summit leaders urge crisis-wracked world to move faster on climate

By Simon Jessop and Tuvan Gumrukcu ANTALYA, Turkey, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Leaders of COP31 urged the world to accelerate the fight against global warming as they began their annual UN climate conference in Turkey on Monday against a backdrop of rising temperatures and worsening climate-driven disasters.