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As COP31 Antalya kicks off, can world move beyond big promises?
Droughts, floods and extreme heat are upping the pressure on delegates at the UN climate talks in Antalya, Turkey. Can countries move beyond pledges to concrete action?
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COP31 in Turkey will open with little expectation from the European Union
The COP31, which will open on Monday 9 November in Antalya, Turkey, raises few expectations among Europeans. The European Commission has explained on Friday that it does not expect a "revolution" in climate, but nevertheless hopes for concrete progress in clean energy.
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Turkey to push for 'electrification' drive at COP31 as climate threats mount
COP31 host Turkey is set to push for a "electrification" drive to help meet global elergy demand as the UN climate conference kicks off in Antalya on Monday. The annual summit takes place this year under the shadow of a cost-of-living crisis fuelled by the war in the Middle East.
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NASA Features Exploration, Science at International Space Conference
Editor’s Note: This advisory was updated on Sept. 30, 2026, to reflect additional NASA activities. NASA will participate in the 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Antalya, Türkiye, from Monday, Oct. 5, to Friday, Oct. 9, highlighting America’s leadership in human exploration to the Moon and Mars, advancing responsible exploration under the Artemis Accords, world-changing […]