COP31 Focuses on Climate-Resilient Cities as Turkey Secures US$1.6 Billion Deal

November 12, 2026

World leaders at COP31 in Antalya are focusing on climate-resilient cities and sustainable urban development. Stuart Smith, reporting from Antalya, says the discussions come as the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank announces a record 1.6-billion-dollar financing deal with host nation Turkey. Meanwhile, the United Nations warns that even cities with significant climate defences are struggling to keep pace with the accelerating impacts of global warming.

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