COP31 to open in Turkey, with climate goals under pressure from war and AI

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Representatives from nearly 200 countries are gathering in Antalya, Turkey, for two weeks of COP31 climate talks. War-related energy security concerns, rising electricity demand from AI, and reduced US engagement are adding pressure to global climate efforts.

By Valerie Volcovici and Simon Jessop ANTALYA, Turkey, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Representatives from nearly 200 countries will gather on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast on Monday for two weeks of climate talks, as war-driven energy security fears, surging AI power demand and US disengagement put new pressure on the fight against global warming.