Climate Summits & COP31
All Questions for: Climate Summits & COP31
Question 1: Which country will host the COP31 climate summit in 2026?
- A Turkey
- B Australia
- C Brazil
- D Egypt
Explanation: Turkey will host COP31 in 2026, with Australia leading the negotiation process.[reference:60][reference:61]
Question 2: In which city will COP31 be held?
- A Antalya
- B Istanbul
- C Ankara
- D Izmir
Explanation: COP31 will be hosted in Antalya, Turkey.[reference:62][reference:63]
Question 3: Which country was given the role of President of Negotiations for COP31?
- A Australia
- B Turkey
- C Brazil
- D Germany
Explanation: Australia assumed the role of President of Negotiations in the lead-up to and at COP31.[reference:64]
Question 4: On what dates will COP31 take place in Antalya?
- A 9–20 November 2026
- B 1–12 December 2026
- C 15–26 October 2026
- D 5–16 September 2026
Explanation: COP31 is scheduled to convene from 9 to 20 November 2026.[reference:65][reference:66]
Question 5: Which regional bloc backed Australia's bid and interests at COP31?
- A Pacific Islands Forum
- B ASEAN
- C African Union
- D CARICOM
Explanation: The Pacific Islands Forum, a regional diplomatic bloc of 18 countries, backed Australia's bid and interests.[reference:67]
Question 6: How many countries are in the Pacific Islands Forum, which backed Australia's COP31 bid?
- A 18
- B 10
- C 25
- D 12
Explanation: The Pacific Islands Forum is a regional diplomatic bloc of 18 countries.[reference:68]
Question 7: What was the first thematic day at COP31, scheduled for 9 November?
- A Food, Agriculture and Health
- B Energy and Transport
- C Zero Waste
- D Resilient Cities
Explanation: The first thematic day on 9 November is focused on Food, Agriculture and Health.[reference:69]
Question 8: What is the theme for 10 November at COP31?
- A Energy and Transport
- B Food and Agriculture
- C Zero Waste
- D Finance and Trade
Explanation: 10 November is dedicated to Energy and Transport.[reference:70]
Question 9: What is the theme for 11 November at COP31, which also marks Leaders Summit Day 1?
- A Zero Waste
- B Resilient Cities
- C Energy
- D Oceans
Explanation: 11 November focuses on Zero Waste and is Leaders Summit Day 1.[reference:71]
Question 10: What is the theme for 12 November at COP31, also Leaders Summit Day 2?
- A Resilient Cities and Built Environment
- B Zero Waste
- C Energy and Transport
- D Food and Health
Explanation: 12 November focuses on Resilient Cities and Built Environment and is Leaders Summit Day 2.[reference:72]
Question 11: How many priority themes are highlighted in the COP31 Action Agenda?
- A Ten
- B Five
- C Fifteen
- D Twelve
Explanation: The COP31 Action Agenda highlights ten priority themes.[reference:73]
Question 12: Which of the following is NOT one of the COP31 Action Agenda priority themes?
- A Space Exploration
- B Zero Waste
- C Oceans and Seas
- D Food Security
Explanation: The ten themes include Zero Waste, Oceans and Seas, Food Security, Climate-Resilient Cities, Powering Climate Action, Youth and Education, Green Industrialization, Clean Energy Transition, Rio Synergy, and Dynamic and Resilient Health Systems. 'Space Exploration' is not included.[reference:74]
Question 13: COP31 aims to increase the global electrification rate to what percentage by 2035?
- A 35%
- B 50%
- C 25%
- D 75%
Explanation: One of the goals is to increase the global electrification rate to 35% by 2035.[reference:75]
Question 14: COP31 aims to reduce the increase in waste generation by what percentage by 2035?
- A 50%
- B 25%
- C 75%
- D 100%
Explanation: The goal is to reduce the increase in waste generation by 50% by 2035.[reference:76]
Question 15: Which of the following is a key negotiation issue at COP31, according to the European Parliament?
- A Rules for global carbon markets under Article 6
- B Space exploration
- C Nuclear disarmament
- D Artificial intelligence regulation
Explanation: Key issues include raising ambition in updated national climate plans (NDCs), the just transition away from fossil fuels, forest protection, indigenous rights, and rules for global carbon markets under Article 6.[reference:77]
Question 16: What special pre-COP meeting will the Pacific region host, as part of the COP31 arrangement?
- A A special pre-COP meeting
- B A G20 summit
- C A UN General Assembly session
- D A Commonwealth summit
Explanation: The Pacific region will host a special pre-COP meeting to bring attention to the existential threat climate change poses to the region.[reference:78]
Question 17: Which of the following best describes the expectation for COP31 negotiations, according to a BSS report?
- A Modest steps, not major progress on fossil fuels
- B A binding global treaty to end fossil fuels
- C Complete failure of negotiations
- D Immediate phase-out of all coal
Explanation: Nations gather for COP31 but negotiations are not expected to deliver major progress in cutting fossil fuels.[reference:79]
Question 18: What did the deal for COP31 hosting resolve?
- A A lengthy standoff over hosting
- B A dispute over climate finance
- C A disagreement on carbon markets
- D A conflict over emissions targets
Explanation: The deal resolved a lengthy standoff over hosting of the UN climate talks.[reference:80]
Question 19: Which body tasked with selecting the 2026 COP host issued a statement confirming Turkey's role?
- A Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
- B Asian Group
- C African Group
- D Latin American Group
Explanation: The Western European and Others Group (WEOG) was tasked with selecting the 2026 host, and a statement issued by Germany confirmed Turkey's role with Australia leading negotiations.[reference:81]
Question 20: The COP31 conference follows deadly heatwaves and fires in which region, highlighting the urgency of climate action?
- A Europe
- B Asia
- C Africa
- D South America
Explanation: COP31 follows deadly heatwaves and fires in Europe, underscoring the severity of climate impacts.[reference:82]
Question 21: Which of the following is one of the five flagship negotiation issues at COP31, according to the European Parliament?
- A Climate finance
- B Space debris
- C AI safety
- D Nuclear testing
Explanation: The five flagship issues are climate finance, the fossil-fuel transition, Loss and Damage, Article 6 carbon markets, and climate governance, and the sectoral frontier towards clean transition (shipping).[reference:83]
Question 22: What does NDC stand for in the context of COP31 negotiations?
- A Nationally Determined Contributions
- B National Development Council
- C New Decade Commitment
- D Net-Zero Development Charter
Explanation: NDC stands for Nationally Determined Contributions, which are national climate plans under the Paris Agreement.[reference:84]
Question 23: Which article of the Paris Agreement deals with global carbon markets, a key issue at COP31?
- A Article 6
- B Article 2
- C Article 4
- D Article 9
Explanation: Article 6 of the Paris Agreement covers rules for global carbon markets.[reference:85]
Question 24: Turkey's COP31 hosting was confirmed in a formal agreement reached at which summit?
- A COP30 summit in Brazil
- B COP29 summit in Azerbaijan
- C G20 summit in South Africa
- D UN General Assembly in New York
Explanation: The formal agreement was confirmed in a document released at the COP30 summit in Brazil.[reference:86]
Question 25: Which country's prime minister announced the formal deal for Turkey to host COP31?
- A Australia
- B Turkey
- C Brazil
- D Germany
Explanation: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the formal agreement.[reference:87]