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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
Briefing created: 11/11/2026, 10:52:56 UTC
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Briefings
Carbon Brief analysis of UNFCCC provisional lists identifies Turkey as the host nation with the largest delegation for COP31, registering 2,950 delegates. The summit attracts over 95,000 total participants, surpassing COP28's 80,000-person attendance. Turkey's 2,950-person delegation exceeds Brazil's 1,994-person delegation, while China and Nigeria follow with 1,021 and 1,506 delegates respectively. The provisional list includes 18,812 party delegates, 13,388 observers, and 3,645 media representatives, with 3,335 virtual delegates. Final figures will be released after the summit concludes.
Key points
- Turkey registered the largest delegation for COP31 with 2,950 delegates, surpassing Brazil's 1,994-person delegation.
- The summit's total registered participants exceed 95,000, making it the largest COP in history based on provisional lists.
Context
This analysis examines which countries have sent the most delegates to COP31, a climate summit held in Antalya, Turkey. The provisional UNFCCC lists show Turkey's 2,950-person delegation as the largest, with Brazil, Nigeria, and China following. The summit attracts over 95,000 total participants, surpassing COP28's 80,000-person attendance. Final figures will be released after the summit concludes.
Limitations
Data represents provisional UNFCCC lists with 18,812 party delegates, 13,388 observers, and 3,645 media representatives. Final figures will be released after the summit concludes. Some countries like Israel and Myanmar are noted as no-shows, and Taliban observers were registered but lack official delegate status in the provisional lists.
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