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Analysis: Which countries have sent the most delegates to COP31?

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Carbon Brief analysis of UNFCCC provisional lists identifies Turkey as the host nation with the largest delegation at COP31, registering 2,950 delegates. The summit attracted over 95,000 total participants, surpassing COP28 in person attendance. Turkey's 2,950 delegates exceed Brazil's 1,994, while China registered 1,021 delegates. The provisional figures exclude final badge-collecting data and do not include observer states like Afghanistan or Israel.

Key points

• Turkey registered the largest delegation at COP31 with 2,950 delegates, surpassing Brazil's 1,994 delegates.
• The summit's provisional total of 95,000+ participants exceeds COP28's 80,000-person attendance in person.

Context

This analysis compares COP31 delegates to previous COPs using UNFCCC provisional lists. Data reflects 2021 registration numbers, with final badge-collecting figures released post-summit. Turkey's 2,950 delegates represent the largest party delegation, while China's 1,021 delegates rank third among major nations.

Limitations

Provisional figures exclude final badge-collecting data and do not include observer states like Afghanistan or Israel. Turkey's 2,950 delegates represent the largest party delegation, while China's 1,021 delegates rank third among major nations.

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