COP31: too big, too slow, ineffective... Can global climate conferences be reformed?

The upcoming COP31 in Antalya faces increasing criticism for its inefficiency and perceived alignment with fossil fuel lobbyists. Many argue that the conferences are too large and slow to address the climate crisis effectively. Calls for a fundamental overhaul of the COP have emerged from negotiators, experts, and NGOs, with over 200 civil society organizations demanding urgent and radical change. This discourse also surfaced during the recent COP17 on biodiversity in Armenia.