Turkey is hosting Cop31 in Antalya, while Australia will lead the formal negotiations under an unusual power-sharing agreement.
Delegates from more than 190 countries are gathering in Turkey for climate talks, but the US will be absent As the planet faces unprecedented human-caused global heating, heads of government are meeting for the next fortnight for the latest round of climate talks.
We ask why it matters and what is likely to be achieved.
What is Cop31?
From 9-20 November, world leaders, ministers and high-ranking officials from more than 190 countries are expected to convene in Antalya in Turkey, for the annual UN climate talks.
This year, the summit will be hosted by Turkey, but in an unusual twist the negotiations will be presided over by Australia in a compromise deal struck after the two countries vied for the presidency.
