COP31, the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), will take place in Antalya, Türkiye, from 9-20 November 2026.
Building on the outcomes of previous COPs, COP31 is expected to focus on implementation, with particular attention on translating climate commitments into tangible action. Key themes are likely to include climate finance, energy transition, decarbonisation, adaptation and resilience, biodiversity, sustainable industrial development, and supporting countries to deliver their net-zero ambitions.
The outcomes of COP31 will play a critical role in shaping the next phase of global climate policy and investment, helping to drive cooperation between governments, financial institutions and the private sector as they respond to the growing challenges of climate change.
Our Sustainability and ESG lawyers will provide regular updates and insights throughout the conference, analysing the key developments and their implications for businesses across a range of sectors. Coverage will include finance and trade, social development, built environment, and emerging market trends.
Leading up to COP31: Video series
10 November 2026
COP31, the 31st UN Climate Change Conference, opened on November 9 in Antalya, Türkiye. Over the next two weeks, almost 200 nations will meet under a unique partnership between Türkiye and Australia, with Türkiye holding the COP31 Presidency and Australia acting as President of Negotiations. Day one carried a clear message on delivery with COP31 President Murat Kurum saying it is “high time to translate words and promises into actions.”
The theme of Food, Agriculture and Health, put human health at the center of the debate. UN climate chief Simon Stiell said COP31 must help scale up solutions and mobilize finance, while EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra called for a focus on turning existing commitments into concrete progress and implementation.
For businesses, the early direction of COP31 is towards implementation, with greater focus on how climate commitments translate into investment, infrastructure and resilience across economies and supply chains.
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