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Antalya Hosts the Start of COP31

In this lesson: Connect the opening with the conference timetable.

Name: __________________________ Date: __________________

Read the story

COP31 opened in Antalya on November 9, with Simon Stiell urging governments to act faster on climate change.

The conference continues until November 20, according to the UN. Its world leaders meeting is scheduled for November 11–12, after the opening.

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. How does the leaders meeting fit into COP31?

   1. It takes place before the opening
   2. It is planned during the conference
   3. It begins after the conference ends

2. What is Stiell asking governments to change?

   1. The location of the conference
   2. The date of its opening
   3. The speed of climate action

Your turn

Explain the order of the opening, leaders meeting and conference end.

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