About COP31

Learn more about the Conference of the Parties (COP31), the United Nations Climate Change Conference taking place in Antalya, Türkiye on 9-20 November 2026. Bringing together governments, businesses, civil society, scientists, Indigenous Peoples and other stakeholders from around the world, COP31 is the world’s highest-level annual climate summit, held under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). 

This year will mark the 31st session of this global process, a key forum for advancing international cooperation and action on climate change. 

This resource explains what COP31 is, why it matters and how the conference is organised. It provides an overview of the role COPs play in global climate negotiations, the main topics being discussed and this year's focus on implementation and the Climate Action Agenda.  

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