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Analysis: Which countries have sent the most delegates to COP31?
Publication: Carbon Brief
Author: Carbon Brief Staff
Source published: 10/11/2026, 17:21:37 UTC
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Briefings
Carbon Brief analysis of UNFCCC provisional lists identifies Turkey as the largest COP31 host nation with 2,950 delegates, surpassing Brazil's 1,994. The summit attracts over 95,000 total registrants, including 3,335 virtual attendees, making it the largest COP in history. Host country guests significantly outnumbered previous COPs, with Turkey's 2,950 delegates vastly exceeding Brazil's 1,324 at COP30.
Key points
- Turkey registered 2,950 delegates as host country guests, the largest delegation at COP31.
- Total registrations exceeded 95,000, including 3,335 virtual attendees, surpassing COP28's 80,000-person in-person attendance.
Context
UNFCCC provisional lists for COP31 in Antalya, Turkey, show Turkey's 2,950 host delegates far exceed previous COPs like COP30 (1,324). This analysis uses UNFCCC data from November 2026, with figures based on badge collection and virtual sign-ups.
Limitations
Data is provisional and based on UNFCCC lists; final figures require badge collection. Turkey's 2,950 delegates are the largest host delegation; other top nations include Brazil, Nigeria, and China.
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