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At the door of COP31, turtles expose the effects of the climate crisis in the Mediterranean
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Author: publico@publico.pt
Source published: 18/10/2026, 14:46:00 UTC
Briefing created: 18/10/2026, 21:16:16 UTC
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Briefings
At the COP31 summit in November 2025, a report indicates that rising sea temperatures in the Mediterranean are disrupting the breeding cycle of the common turtle, leading to higher female populations and increased extinction risk. The event marks the start of the COP31 conference in November 2025 in Turkey.
Key points
- Rising sea temperatures in the Mediterranean are disrupting the breeding cycle of the common turtle, leading to higher female populations and increased extinction risk.
- The COP31 summit in November 2025 in Turkey is scheduled to begin in November 2025.
Context
This briefing summarizes findings from a report published in October 2025 regarding climate impacts on Mediterranean turtles. The COP31 summit in November 2025 in Turkey is scheduled to begin in November 2025.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to a single report from October 2025. Specific dates for turtle breeding cycles are not provided, and the report does not quantify the exact increase in female turtles or extinction risk percentages.
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