EMEA > Africa > No ‘big-ticket’ negotiated outcomes expected at COP31, UN climate chief says

No ‘big-ticket’ negotiated outcomes expected at COP31, UN climate chief says

Published 09:05 on July 21, 2026 / Last updated at 09:05 on July 21, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), International (UN Climate Talks)

Carbon Pulse PremiumNet Zero Pulse

This year’s COP31 climate summit in Turkiye is not expected to produce any “big-ticket” negotiated outcomes, with the UN process instead shifting its focus towards implementing existing commitments and examining reforms to strengthen the three decade old system, UN climate chief Simon Stiell said.
This year’s COP31 climate summit in Turkiye is not expected to produce any “big-ticket” negotiated outcomes, with the UN process instead shifting its focus towards implementing existing commitments and examining reforms to strengthen the three decade old system, UN climate chief Simon Stiell said.


A subscription is required to read this content. Subscribe today to Carbon Pulse Premium or Net Zero Pulse to access our unrivalled news and intelligence, as well as other content including all job listings. Click here for details.

We offer a FREE TRIAL to each of our subscription services and it only takes a minute to register. If you already have a Carbon Pulse account, login here.

This page is intended to be viewed online and may not be printed.
As per our terms and conditions, the republication or redistribution of Carbon Pulse content can result in the suspension or termination of your subscription.