Antalya, Turkey, is set to host the COP 31 climate summit from November 9 to 20, 2026, amidst geopolitical tensions and unresolved energy transition debates. Turkey will oversee the action agenda with a focus on implementing existing climate commitments, while Australia manages the official negotiations. The conference faces significant hurdles, including disagreements among major powers over the phase-out of fossil fuels. Algeria, positioned as a key gas supplier and an influential African nation, faces the challenge of balancing its role in energy markets with its commitment to African priorities, such as climate adaptation financing and combating desertification.