Fossil fuel phaseout faces resistance at COP31 in Turkey

Phasing out fossil fuels is one of the main issues at the 2026 UN climate summit in Antalya, Turkey, where oil-producing countries and many poorer nations are pushing back, SVT reports.

The summit runs until November 20. Some countries are resisting proposals with the help of vetoes, raising questions about how nations can reach agreement and what other issues are at stake.

SVT climate reporter Calle Elfström and Sweden’s chief negotiator at the summit, Mattias Frumerie, explain the key questions in a video.