# With Hopes Low and Temperatures High, Climate Summit Opens in Turkey

Source: [NYT > Climate and Environment](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/08/climate/with-hopes-low-and-temperatures-high-climate-summit-opens-in-turkey.html) · 2026-11-08 · Earth & Climate
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## In brief

- The COP31 UN climate summit opened in Antalya, Turkey, with negotiators and leaders gathering for the annual talks.
- Global temperatures are set to breach a key threshold, according to the sources.
- War, artificial intelligence and the Trump era have overshadowed climate change, the sources say.

## Why it matters

The summit sets the agenda for international climate negotiations, and low expectations suggest slow progress on global warming commitments.

## Timeline

- 2026-11-08: COP31 climate summit opens in Antalya, Turkey

## Coverage

- [A Guide to COP31 Climate Talks in Antalya, Turkey](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/08/climate/what-is-cop31-climate.html) — NYT > Climate and Environment, 2026-11-08
- [With Hopes Low and Temperatures High, Climate Summit Opens in Turkey](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/08/climate/with-hopes-low-and-temperatures-high-climate-summit-opens-in-turkey.html) — NYT > Climate and Environment, 2026-11-08

Tags: climate, cop31, un-climate-talks, global-warming, antalya

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