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COP31 opens with leaders under pressure to tackle climate crisis

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Briefings

The United Nations' chief urged world leaders to take serious action on climate change during the opening of COP31, which began with immediate disputes over funding. This event occurred in November 2026 following a year of severe weather extremes, marking the start of negotiations where financial priorities were immediately contested among delegates.

Key points

• The UN's chief explicitly urged world leaders to "get serious" about tackling the climate crisis at the opening of COP31.
• Delegates immediately engaged in a fight over money, with the UN chief's appeal for seriousness occurring before any financial agreements were finalized.

Context

COP31 is the 31st United Nations climate change conference, held in November 2026. The event follows a year of devastating global weather extremes, which has intensified pressure on nations to address the climate crisis. The opening session immediately highlighted the tension between urgent climate action and immediate financial demands from various stakeholders.

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Evidence is limited to a single sentence describing the opening of COP31 and the UN chief's call to action. Specific details about the financial disputes, the number of leaders involved, or the exact outcomes of the negotiations are not provided.

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