# The United States Is Skipping COP31 in Turkey

Source: [NYT > Climate and Environment](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/11/climate/trump-cop31-climate-turkey.html) · 2026-11-11 · Earth & Climate
Page: https://themorning.science/story/the-united-states-is-skipping-cop31-in-turkey-3625b6adfa2bb40c
Kind: policy · Impact: medium

## In brief

- President Trump refused to send an American delegation to the UN climate summit COP31 in Turkey, according to the New York Times.
- The United States will therefore not formally take part in the COP31 negotiations through an official government delegation.

## Why it matters

Absence of the world's second-largest emitter from the UN climate talks can affect negotiations on emissions cuts, climate finance and international agreements that science-based policy depends on.

## Versions

- COP31

## Timeline

- 2026-11-11: Trump refused to send an American delegation to COP31 in Turkey, reported by the New York Times

## Coverage

- [The United States Is Skipping COP31 in Turkey](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/11/climate/trump-cop31-climate-turkey.html) — NYT > Climate and Environment, 2026-11-11

Tags: climate policy, cop31, united nations, united states, turkey, climate diplomacy

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