By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Africanews
COP31, the UN climate summit, has opened in Antalya, Turkey, after a year marked by deadly heatwaves and devastating floods. Delegations must also contend with disruption to global energy supplies caused by the war in Iran, according to Africa News.
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9 NovEswatini sends 15-year-old to COP31 in TürkiyeMore than 90,000 participants are expected at COP31, where world leaders are due to meet on 11 and 12 November in Antalya. The negotiations focus in particular on climate finance, natural gas and urban resilience, according to Africanews, citing the UN climate chief Simon Stiell.
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COP31 opened on Monday 9 November in Antalya, Turkey, amid a battle over climate finance. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on leaders to act faster in response to the climate crisis, as thousands of participants begin two weeks of negotiations, according to France 24.
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The UN climate conference, COP31, opens on 9 November in Antalya, Turkey, with the aim of pushing for massive electrification of economies. The war in the Middle East has highlighted dependence on fossil fuels, according to France 24.
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COP31 has added three African priorities related to finance and trade to the official negotiating agenda in Antalya, Turkey. African negotiators are calling for greater access to adaptation finance in response to climate risks, according to 3News.
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Bangladesh refuses new passport to Sheikh Hasina, labelled a 'terrorist'The Bangladeshi government has rejected a request by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for a new passport and identity card to return home. Dhaka describes her as a fugitive criminal and a terrorist, according to a letter seen by Reuters.The week in Africa
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