# After deadly wildfires and floods, can COP31 make a difference?

https://mins.news/en/item/132188

- Bloomberg News, 2026-11-06 11:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-11-06/cop31-can-the-un-climate-summit-deliver-action-after-deadly-wildfires-floods?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aedb3402a145b00011d7bcd

> For 30 years, the United Nations has convened an annual summit to bring countries together to limit the worst effects of global warming. COP31 begins a new round of talks on Nov. 9, as severe wildfires, floods and droughts—worsened by climate change—have affected millions worldwide.

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