The UN climate summit COP31 runs in Antalya, Türkiye, from 9 to 20 November 2026. Türkiye's Environment Minister Murat Kurum said on 1 November that 91 heads of state and government have confirmed. About 196 countries and nearly 300 ministers are expected.
This COP has an unusual joint set-up. Türkiye hosts the conference, while Australia leads the negotiations. A Carbon Brief analysis of about 100 submissions (2 November) shows the main fights:
- Just transition: a proposed "Belém–Antalya mechanism", with countries split on its scope and on whether it comes with money.
- Climate finance: developing countries want more public funding from rich countries; developed countries want a wider donor base.
- Adaptation: finalising indicators for the global goal on adaptation, and the promise to triple adaptation finance.
- New climate plans: about 150 countries, covering roughly three-quarters of global emissions, have submitted 2035 NDCs.
Why it matters for Indian companies
India's 2035 NDC (47% lower emissions intensity, 60% non-fossil power capacity) will be discussed alongside rules on carbon markets and just transition. Outcomes feed into BRSR climate disclosures and supply-chain expectations from global buyers.
Source: Daily Sabah / Anadolu · 2026-11-01 · Carbon Brief · 2026-11-02