COP31, the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference, is scheduled to open in Antalya, Türkiye, on Monday, 9 November 2026, and continue through 20 November. The gathering will bring together national delegations, climate negotiators and observers from civil society, science, business and other groups. The official venue is the Antalya Expo Center, according to UN Climate Change.
Governments are expected to discuss cutting greenhouse gas emissions, helping communities adapt to climate impacts and financing climate action, particularly in developing countries. UN Climate Change describes the 2026 meeting as a chance to move from commitments to implementation. Those are goals for discussion, not outcomes already agreed by participating nations.
Türkiye is hosting COP31, with Murat Kurum nominated as president of the conference. Australia's Chris Bowen is designated president of negotiations under the arrangements described by UN Climate Change. A world leaders' summit is scheduled for 11 and 12 November, separately from the opening day of the broader conference.
The United Nations Environment Programme says its participation will highlight climate science, solutions and partnerships. Its announced programme includes events focused on sustainable finance, resilient cities, buildings and cooling, alongside the formal intergovernmental negotiations taking place during the conference.
The programme and specific meeting times may change as delegations arrive. This article is a preview ahead of the opening and does not report a negotiated agreement. NOW MATTERS will follow official announcements and compare any reported decisions with the published records of the UN climate process.
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