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Climate Talks Begin in Antalya

In this lesson: Find the location and distinguish two meeting dates.

Name: __________________________ Date: __________________

Read the story

The COP31 climate talks began in Antalya, Türkiye, on November 9. UN climate chief Simon Stiell called for faster action.

The conference runs until November 20. A separate meeting of world leaders is planned for November 11 and 12.

Source: Reuters via Chronicle.lu, 2026-11-09. https://chronicle.lu/category/international-news/64505-cop31-summit-leaders-urge-world-to-move-faster-on-climate

Read and practise

1. Where did COP31 begin?

   1. Istanbul
   2. Antalya
   3. Ankara

2. When is the separate leaders meeting planned?

   1. November 9 only
   2. November 11 and 12
   3. November 20 only

Your turn

Describe what began and what is still planned.

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