The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) is the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the premier international forum where nearly 200 countries negotiate collective responses to the climate crisis, including greenhouse gas reduction targets, adaptation plans, climate finance, and sustainable development goals.

When:
📅 9 – 20 November 2026 — COP31 will run over roughly two weeks of high-level negotiations and meetings.

Where:
📍 Antalya, Türkiye — the official host city for COP31, selected following negotiations during COP30. Australia plays a substantial role in negotiation leadership under a unique hosting arrangement.

What to Expect:
COP31 brings together world leaders, climate negotiators, scientists, civil society organizations, and business stakeholders to assess progress under the Paris Agreement, solidify emissions-reduction commitments, and agree on financing mechanisms for mitigation, adaptation, and loss & damage efforts. The summit typically includes the Blue Zone (formal negotiations and delegate meetings) and a Green Zone (public engagement, exhibits, and side events) that showcase climate solutions and partnerships.

Official Site:
🔗 UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) – the official portal for COP conferences, including COP31 info as it becomes available:
https://unfccc.int/ unfccc.int