# As COP31 opens in Antalya, can the world move beyond big promises?

https://mins.news/en/item/134241

- DW, 2026-11-08 05:55 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/as-cop31-antalya-kicks-off-can-world-move-beyond-big-promises/a-79661366?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Delegates from nearly every country are meeting in Antalya for UN climate talks amid droughts, floods and extreme heat. Turkey is hosting and Australia will lead negotiations. The article says consensus on moving away from fossil fuels remains elusive and considers whether smaller alliances of governments and businesses can advance practical solutions.

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