COP31 leaders' summit opens in Antalya today, with about 102 heads of state and government expected
Leaders will set out their national climate plans on 11–12 November. PM Modi is not expected to attend; Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav leads India's team.
- COP31 runs: 9–20 Nov
- Leaders' days: 11–12 Nov
- Electrification goal: >1/3 by 2035
What's happening
The two-day leaders' segment of the UN climate talks starts today in Antalya, Türkiye, hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Leaders from about 102 countries and more than 300 ministers had confirmed they would attend. Leaders who miss these two days can give their speeches on 17–18 November. The conference runs until 20 November.
What's on the table
Türkiye calls this an 'implementation COP', with the focus on turning past pledges into action. Its main goal is to raise electricity's share of the world economy from about a fifth to more than a third by 2035. The US is staying away for a second year.
India's asks
Officials say PM Modi is unlikely to attend. India's main demands are climate finance and adaptation. It wants a formal work programme on finance, and it says developed countries must provide money that is reliable and mostly public.
