ANTALYA, Nov 15 — Thousands of protesters took to the streets yesterday in the Turkish city hosting COP31 to accuse the climate summit of failing those bearing the brunt of environmental destruction.
The show of dissent comes as negotiators approach the crunch final week of global climate talks in Antalya, with nearly 200 nations scrambling to strike a deal by Friday.
The summit is not expected to produce a major breakthrough, frustrating activists demanding tougher curbs on planet-warming fossil fuels and fresh pledges to help poorer countries adapt to climate impacts.
In downtown Antalya, under rainy skies, thousands of protesters dressed in costumes and shouting slogans marched under close police supervision in the largest demonstration since COP31 began on tomorrow.
