COP31 explained: What’s at stake at this year’s UN climate summit?
What was announced
The world has more tools than ever to tackle climate change, yet millions remain unable to benefit from them. As clean energy technologies advance faster than ever, the challenge facing countries at COP31 is no longer just finding solutions – but making sure everyone can afford them.
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- Original: https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/11/1168735
- Published 2026-11-04 12:00:00 UTC
- Read by this site 2026-11-05 05:00:44 UTC from UN News
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