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COP31: Morocco Calls for Faster Renewable Energy Electrification to Strengthen Energy Independence

Morocco has renewed its commitment to accelerating the transition towards a renewable-powered economy, highlighting the strategic importance of electrification in strengthening national energy independence, improving industrial competitiveness and supporting sustainable economic growth. Speaking on......

COP31: Nasser Bourita Represents His Majesty King Mohammed VI as Morocco Reaffirms Its Climate Commitments in Türkiye

Morocco has reaffirmed its commitment to international climate action through its participation in the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), with Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita representing His Majesty King Mohammed VI at the summit of world leaders in Antalya, Türkiye. The high-level......

COP31 Antalya 2026: Global Climate Divisions Put International Cooperation to the Test

The international community is preparing for a crucial new round of climate negotiations as Antalya, Türkiye, gets ready to host the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) from November 9 to 20, 2026. The gathering comes at a particularly challenging moment, with mounting environmental......

UN warns extreme heat is putting pregnancies and newborns at greater risk

The United Nations has warned that increasingly intense heat linked to climate change is creating growing health risks for pregnant women and newborns, including premature births, stillbirths and low birth weight. The warning was issued as Fiji and Tuvalu host climate discussions aimed at highlighting......

AAA Initiative marks 10 years with new roadmap for climate-resilient African agriculture

Ten years after its launch at COP22 in Marrakech, the Initiative for the Adaptation of African Agriculture, known as the AAA Initiative, is entering a new phase focused on turning climate adaptation plans into concrete investments across the continent. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United......

President Erdoğan highlights renewed momentum in Türkiye-EU relations

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that ongoing geopolitical developments are reinforcing the strategic importance of stronger ties between Türkiye and the European Union. Speaking during a meeting with Queen Mathilde in Istanbul, Erdoğan emphasized......

Cop31 in Türkiye seen as a crucial chance to revive global climate momentum after Cop30

Istanbul, January 7, 2026 – After the disappointment surrounding COP30 in Brazil, climate experts believe that Türkiye’s hosting of COP31 in 2026 could represent a decisive opportunity to reinvigorate stalled global climate action, provided Ankara strengthens its domestic climate commitments. Held......

Türkiye to host COP31 after consensus deal with Australia

Türkiye will host the COP31 climate summit next year in the coastal city of Antalya, following a consensus agreement reached after Australia withdrew its competing bid. The arrangement grants Canberra the presidency of the negotiations, while Türkiye will serve as host nation. Australian......

Australia rejects co-hosting the climate summit with Turkey

Australia has declined Turkey’s proposal to co-host next year’s UN Climate Summit (COP31), Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed on Monday, citing procedural rules and ongoing diplomatic tensions between the two countries. Turkey revealed on Sunday that it had suggested a joint hosting......