COP31 to take place 9-20 November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye
The 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) will take place in Antalya, Türkiye, from 9 to 20 November 2026. Against a backdrop of record-breaking temperatures, escalating climate impacts and growing energy insecurity, COP31 is a critical opportunity for countries to accelerate climate action and strengthen cooperation.
In the Spotlight
Climate Summit 2026
At the Climate Summit 2026 in September, Secretary-General António Guterres convened global leaders to accelerate climate action and advance a just transition. He called for faster implementation of climate commitments, greater investment in clean energy and affordable climate finance, and stronger resilience to climate impacts, emphasizing that international cooperation is essential to delivering solutions and protecting people and livelihoods.
Resources
UNFCCC Conference Site
COP31 Presidency Website
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National climate plans
What are Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and why do they matter?
Finance
How will the world foot the bill? We explain the issues and the value of financing climate action.
Renewable energy
Why is energy key to tackling the climate crisis? Learn more about the benefits of renewable energy.
Net Zero
What is net zero and why is it important? Find out why we need to cut emissions drastically now.
1.5°C: why it matters
Every fraction of a degree matters. Why is it so important to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels?
For information integrity
Learn how Brazil, the UN and UNESCO are working together to support information integrity efforts on climate change.