{
  "id": 19453650,
  "title": "PM Shehbaz to join other world leaders at COP31 today, will outline Pakistan’s climate priorities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/pm-shehbaz-to-join-other-world-leaders-at-cop31-today-will-outline",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T05:50:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2043746/pm-shehbaz-to-join-other-world-leaders-at-cop31-today-will-outline-pakistans-climate-priorities"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to join world leaders at the COP31 Antalya Leaders' Summit in Turkey today, where he will outline Pakistan's climate priorities amidst global greenhouse gas emissions remaining stagnant. Over 190 nations are attending the summit in the Turkish resort city of Antalya, as wars, inflation, and other crises vie for political focus. World leaders will commence their addresses in the afternoon, continuing throughout Thursday according to the COP31 schedule. Other notable speakers include Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, and Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine on Wednesday.\n\nThe United States, the world's biggest historical emitter, will not participate in the talks for the second consecutive year following former President Donald Trump's withdrawal from climate cooperation upon his return to office in 2025. Pakistan's Prime Minister will underscore the urgency of global climate action and international collaboration to alleviate climate change's adverse effects. Pakistan's Office has highlighted the country's commitment to rapid solarization, expanding renewable energy capacity, and reinforcing disaster preparedness and early-warning systems. The Prime Minister will also advocate for predictable, adequate, and accessible climate finance for developing countries to bolster resilience and facilitate sustainable development.\n\nShehbaz Sharif will participate in a high-level dialogue on clean energy transition and electrification, titled \"35 by 35: Powering the Future,\" scheduled for 3pm local time (5pm Pakistan time). During the summit, the Prime Minister will engage in bilateral meetings with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and other world leaders to deliberate on shared interests and explore opportunities for strengthening bilateral cooperation. A \"Pakistan Pavilion\" has been set up at the COP31 venue, featuring 54 events addressing various themes. However, the conference has already faced challenges, with developing nations demanding to include climate finance in the official agenda, which has been met with resistance from developed countries.",
  "summary": "Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to highlight Pakistan’s climate priorities at the COP31 Antalya Leaders’ Summit in Turkiye today, with other world leaders joining him in setting out their climate priorities. Delegates from nearly 200 countries are meeting in the Mediterranean resort city of Antalya as global greenhouse gas emissions show little sign of falling and wars, inflation and other…",
  "key_points": [
    "Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to attend COP31 in Antalya",
    "Pakistan to highlight solarization, renewable energy expansion, disaster preparedness",
    "Shehbaz to advocate for climate finance for developing nations"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "World leaders to address COP31 as Turkiye pushes for new climate deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/world-leaders-to-address-cop31-as-turkiye-pushes-for-new-climate-deal",
        "published": "2026-11-11T03:12:59.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}