Antalya:A total of 102 leaders from 95 countries and seven international organizations are set to participate in the UN's COP31 Climate Change Conference in T¼rkiye. The event, organized by the Turkish Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Ministry, will witness participation from six continents.

According to Anadolu Agency, COP31 will be held in Antalya from November 9-20, bringing together 196 countries and the EU, all parties to the climate convention. The summit is expected to attract 37 heads of state, 35 heads of government, eight vice presidents, seven deputy prime ministers, two crown princes, one prince, a parliamentary speaker, and four special representatives.

Seven international organizations, including the European Commission, the UN, the UN General Assembly, the World Bank, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and the International Energy Agency (IEA), have confirmed leadership-level participation. Leaders and senior representatives from Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Oceania are also anticipated.

European nations such as Austria, the UK, and Sweden, among others, are expected to attend, alongside African countries like Botswana and Ethiopia. Asian and Middle Eastern representatives include Azerbaijan and the United Arab Emirates, while the Americas will see participation from Brazil and Venezuela. Australia and several Oceanic nations are also on the list.

The COP, as the main decision-making body of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, aims to review the implementation of the convention, assess global progress, and make decisions to ensure coordinated climate action. COP decisions are reached by consensus among all parties, representing 196 countries and the EU.

The COP31 summit is expected to focus on critical issues such as climate finance, a just transition, adaptation, and emissions reduction, with climate finance being a central topic. T¼rkiye is hosting a COP summit for the first time, with Murat Kurum serving as COP31 president. T¼rkiye aims to promote collective efforts for concrete action and strengthen COP31 as a platform for lasting global impact, emphasizing dialogue, consensus, and action.