Climate
COP31 Meets the Overshoot Era
Publication: Inside Climate News
Author: By Kate Waxman
Source published: 10/11/2026, 14:47:54 UTC
Briefing created: 10/11/2026, 14:55:10 UTC
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Briefings
The 31st United Nations climate summit, COP31, opened in Antalya, Turkey, marking the first such event since scientists acknowledged global warming has exceeded the 1.5°C limit. Approximately 200 countries gathered to address climate challenges, with delegates arriving in a Mediterranean resort city. This gathering occurred after the scientific community recognized that humanity has already surpassed the critical threshold for limiting global temperature rise.
Key points
- COP31 was the first UN climate summit to open since scientists acknowledged that the world has exceeded the 1.5°C warming limit.
- Approximately 200 countries gathered for the summit in Antalya, Turkey, which is located on the Mediterranean coast.
Context
COP31, the 31st United Nations climate summit, opened in Antalya, Turkey, marking the first such event since scientists acknowledged that the world has exceeded the 1.5°C warming limit. Approximately 200 countries gathered for the summit in Antalya, Turkey, which is located on the Mediterranean coast.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to the opening of COP31 in Antalya, Turkey, and the fact that it was the first UN climate summit since scientists acknowledged exceeding the 1.5°C limit. No specific dates for the summit's duration, attendance numbers, or outcomes are provided. The evidence does not include any forecasts, policy impacts, or specific data points beyond the opening event.
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