9–20 November 2026
Leaders’ Summit on 11–12 November. Pre-COP in Fiji (5–8 October).
Science for climate, from Antalya to the world.
The first UN Climate Summit hosted by Türkiye is at our doorstep. Through research, panels and student volunteers, Antalya Bilim University contributes to COP31’s shift “from commitment to implementation”.
From commitment to implementation
The 31st Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC — held in Türkiye for the first time.
Antalya EXPO Center
Exhibition grounds in Aksu, close to ABÜ’s Döşemealtı campus.
197 parties
Around 100,000 participants; negotiations in the Blue Zone, academia, youth and NGOs in the Green Zone.
Implementation & accountability
A 10-theme Action Agenda, from Zero Waste to Clean Energy Transition.
“Where Dialogue Turns into Global Action”Official COP31 motto (Turkish: “Diyaloğun Küresel Eyleme Dönüştüğü Yer”) · cop31.tr
Two zones,
one summit
Blue Zone
UN-managed official negotiations; accredited participants only.
Green Zone
Academia, youth, NGOs and business; visitor registration open. ABÜ’s main stage.
COP President: Murat Kurum (Minister of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change) · Negotiations presidency: Australia (Chris Bowen) · COP31 Official Website ↗