nuNov 11, 2026, 15:57

Climate summit in Turkey could be the largest ever, but many world leaders are missing

The climate summit in Antalya, Turkey, has achieved record attendance levels but faces significant criticism due to the absence of many major world leaders. While representatives from numerous nations are negotiating a transition toward electrical energy, activists and figures like President Lula da Silva expressed concerns that political momentum for climate action is stalling.

The current climate summit in Antalya, Turkey, has attracted a record-breaking number of attendees, potentially surpassing the previous peak in Dubai. Despite the high volume of participants, including large delegations from developing nations like Indonesia and Nigeria, many world leaders from major economies are notably absent. High-profile figures such as French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have skipped the event, while the United States is entirely absent due to its withdrawal from the climate treaty. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen remains in attendance, emphasizing the urgent need for a transition to electrical energy to mitigate climate-related disasters like wildfires and flooding.

Environmental organizations have criticized the low attendance, suggesting it reflects a declining political priority for climate action. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva echoed these concerns, warning that global discussions have shifted focus toward armaments and economics rather than the survival of future generations. Despite the geopolitical complexities surrounding the event, proponents remain hopeful that the summit will facilitate critical agreements on phasing out fossil fuels and addressing global deforestation.

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Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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