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COP31 Opens in Antalya with Africa’s Adaptation Finance Demand Sidelined

COP31 opened in Antalya amid logistical delays and finance disputes. Co-hosts Australia and Türkiye push for rapid global electrification, while developing nations demand urgent action on climate funding commitments.

Image Credit - The COP31 venue in Antalya, Türkiye, on 9 November 2026, where African negotiators opened the talks pressing for a larger share of adaptation finance. Photo by Daniel Oladoja, Africa Energy Pulse

By Daniel Oladoja4 min read10th November, 2026

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COP31 Opens in Antalya with Africa’s Adaptation Finance Demand Sidelined

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