The 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) will be held in Antalya, Türkiye (Turkey), from 9-20 November 2026. It is organized under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and will bring together representatives from nearly every country to discuss global climate action.
COP31 aims to accelerate the implementation of the Paris Agreement, strengthen efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C, mobilize climate finance for developing countries, promote clean energy transitions, and enhance climate resilience.
Key agenda items include:
- Climate finance for developing nations
- Renewable energy expansion and energy efficiency
- Reduction of greenhouse gas and methane emissions
- Climate adaptation and disaster resilience
- Sustainable cities and circular economy initiatives
- Transition away from fossil fuels
What is COP?
COP stands for Conference of the Parties, the supreme decision-making body of the UNFCCC. Since the convention was adopted in 1992, COP meetings have been held annually to review progress in combating climate change and to negotiate new measures for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
