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#COP31 Day 1 | Radhika Chatterjee & Meena Raman report on the wrangling over the agenda and opening plenary.

Despite opposition from developed countries, the Climate Finance Work Programme remains on the agenda.

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COP31 kicks off with a tense start, with finance at the center.

Meena Raman argued that the Global North must provide funding & not through loans.

🗣️“Countries that did the least to cause this crisis shouldn’t have to borrow their way through it".

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Who will bear the burden of climate action at #COP31?

As talks begin in Antalya, equity, historical responsibility and developed countries' climate finance obligations are at stake.

TWN's Radhika Chatterjee & Meena Raman examine the battles ahead.

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⚖️ What does a fair and equitable just transition look like?

At #COP31 in Antalya? Join TWN's Meena Raman and fellow climate justice advocates to discuss equity, science, just transition and climate finance.

📅 9 Nov | 15:00–16:30
📍 Side Event Room 4, Blue Zone, Antalya

#COP31 A new UN report revealed that money for climate adaptation has been flat or falling since 2022.

Promises by rich countries in recognition of their greater responsibility have not been kept, while much of Europe's budget is diverted to defence.

theguardian.com/global-develop…