# COP31 opens as leaders face pressure to tackle climate crisis

https://mins.news/en/video/135425

- France 24 English, 2026-11-09 11:07 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yi3IqzNmd7w

> COP31 climate talks began Monday, November 9, with an early dispute over funding. UN chief Antonio Guterres urged world leaders to take the crisis seriously as thousands gathered in Antalya, Turkey, for the annual two-week conference, following a year of devastating weather extremes.

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