# COP31 explained: Why the UN climate summit matters

https://mins.news/en/video/134279

- The Associated Press, 2026-11-08 05:12 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMk3GAJ-W4o

> World leaders are preparing to meet tens of thousands of delegates in Turkey for COP31. They are expected to discuss countries’ progress toward climate goals, including cutting greenhouse gas emissions, and whether the COP process is helping address climate change.

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