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World leaders take stage at COP31 but big names missing

The Hindu Nov 11, 2026 at 07:45 AM IST World
World leaders take stage at COP31 but big names...

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COP31 in Turkiye opens with significant absences from major world leaders, including the US, China, and several G7 heads. Only one G7 leader is scheduled to speak, raising concerns about the summit's impact on global climate action.

Key takeaways

  • Only one G7 leader is scheduled to address the COP31 summit in Turkiye.
  • US President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are absent from the conference.
  • European leaders like Macron and Merz are skipping the event for other commitments.
  • Turkiye is proposing a voluntary initiative to accelerate global electrification by 2035.
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