COP31 in Antalya: On the eve of the opening, Africa at the heart of the vital nexus between health and agriculture
As the Antalya convention center prepares to host the official opening of the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference on Monday morning, November 9, the Turkish Presidency has set the course from the outset. This edition must break with mere declarations of intent to anchor action in concrete reality. To signal this commitment, the very first thematic day will spotlight a crucial nexus for the immediate future of the African continent, linking food, agriculture, and health. https://unfccc.int/cop31/about The summit opens under mounting scientific pressure. The World Meteorological Organization is set to release its State of the Climate 2026 update, confirming an alarming trajectory for global temperatures and greenhouse gas concentrations.For Africa, these indicators reflect a reality already shaped by recurrent droughts across the Sahel and the Horn of Africa,severe disruptions in rainfall patterns, and de...