COP31 climate conference opens in Antalya: over 90,000 participants and negotiations amid the energy market crisis

On November 9, 2026, COP31 negotiations began in Antalya, Turkey, and will run until November 20. The agenda: emission reductions, electrification, methane, and sustainable cities. The talks are taking place against the backdrop of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and rising fuel prices; key topics are climate finance and the role of natural gas.

Otabek YusupovFirst published on tafs uz 10 November 2026 at 02:241 min read

The key facts

COP31 is taking place in Antalya from November 9 to 20; the leaders' summit is on November 11 and 12
More than 90,000 participants are expected
The negotiations are taking place against the backdrop of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the war in Iran and rising fuel and fertilizer prices

Conference opens in Antalya

On November 9, 2026, the COP31 climate conference began in Antalya, Turkey. Delegations arrived at the venue beneath rows of national flags and summit banners, and the roads around the site were filled with buses and official vehicles. The conference will run until November 20, with the world leaders' meeting scheduled for November 11 and 12; more than 90,000 participants are expected in total, Euronews reports.

Agenda and context

The stated focuses of the summit are reducing emissions, expanding electrification, cutting methane emissions, and building cities more resilient to climate risks. The negotiations are taking place against the backdrop of turmoil in global energy markets: according to Euronews, the war in Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, driving up fuel and fertilizer prices and bringing energy security and investment in renewable energy back onto the agenda. Climate finance for developing countries and the role of natural gas are expected to dominate the talks.

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