India, Nov. 5 -- COP31 and the road ahead

The 31st Conference of the Parties (COP 31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will take place from November 9 to November 20, 2026 in Antalya, Turkey. Turkey will host the summit and lead the presidency's action agenda, while Australia, as co-president, will lead the negotiations.

At COP31, the Belem Mission will present its report on putting national climate plans into action. The new leadership has also pledged to bring Pacific island nations into focus.

Several key issues will be up for negotiation, including adaptation, mitigation, just transition and climate finance.

The presidency's action agenda also includes several priorities, notably a proposed glo...