COP31 negotiations narrow focus as China declines to host COP33

Governments at the Antalya climate summit are working to define the shape of a political agreement while attention shifts to which country will host the 2028 negotiations.

First covered Nov 13, 2026 · 2:28 AM PT · 1 article

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1d Climate Home News COP31 Bulletin Day 5: Cover decision wishlist issued as China bows out of COP33 — Governments must start narrowing down what a political decision could look like in Antalya, while the conversation buzzes around who will host 2028's important…

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