Antalya:Antalya, Turkiye, is preparing to host the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) from November 7 to November 20. The conference will gather government delegations, experts, and representatives from international institutions and environmental organizations to address the growing challenges posed by climate change, including rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and tensions in global energy markets.
According to Qatar News Agency, the conference's agenda will prioritize financing climate adaptation and transforming plans into actionable projects to safeguard people, the economy, and natural resources. The UNEP's Adaptation Gap Report 2026 highlights the need for approximately USD 305 billion annually by 2035 for developing countries to finance climate adaptation, while current international public finance flows for this purpose are significantly lower.
The conference will emphasize the importance of turning climate pledges into practical steps, particularly in clean energy investment and infrastructure development. Turkiye's Energy and Natural Resources Minister, Alparslan Bayraktar, expressed hopes for the summit to mark a transition from commitments to implementation, focusing on balancing energy security, economic competitiveness, and carbon reduction.
The Antalya Expo Center will host the conference sessions, with Turkiye and Australia sharing organizational responsibilities. The event will also feature a World Leaders' Summit on November 11 and 12, centering on greenhouse gas emission reductions, clean energy expansion, and climate finance, particularly for developing nations facing significant climate risks.