When and where will COP31 be held?

COP31 will be held in Antalya, hosted by Türkiye in 2026. The summit is expected to be a global turning point in climate diplomacy.

What is the goal of COP31 Türkiye presidency?

Türkiye aims to consolidate global climate leadership through COP31, disseminate sustainable environmental policies, and bring the Zero Waste vision to an international level.

What is COP (Conference of the Parties)?

COP (Conference of the Parties) is the supreme decision-making body of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), where member countries gather annually to determine strategies for combating climate change.

What is COP31 and when will it take place?

COP31 is the 31st session of the UN Climate Change Conferences. Hosted by Türkiye in November 2026, the summit is the largest international platform where global climate policies and the zero waste vision will be shaped.

What kind of decisions are made at COP summits?

These summits produce binding international decisions for states on issues such as the implementation of the Paris Agreement, limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C, reducing carbon emissions, climate finance, and sustainability.

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Overview of International Climate Negotiations

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A Brief Look at Climate NegotiationsCOP31 is the 31st session of the global negotiation platform where countries meet annually under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Governments, international organizations, scientists, and the private sector come together under COP31 to develop shared policies on emissions reduction, climate finance, adaptation, and resilience. Building on milestones such as the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement, this process continues to serve as one of the most influential mechanisms shaping global climate governance.

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UNFCCC Legacy

Our History & Framework

"Climate change is humanity's common problem."

The 1992 Rio Earth Summit laid the foundation for climate action. As COP31, we carry this legacy into the future.

TURNING POINT

"That historic moment when we united for our planet."

Who Participates?

Tens of thousands of people, including...

World Leaders

Youth Representatives

Scientists

NGOs

Private Sector

Media

Why is COP31 Important?

Decisions made at COP31 shape not only government policies, but also our daily lives, global economies, and the future of generations to come.

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Emission Reduction Targets

Renewable Energy Investments

Carbon Markets

Adaptation and Finance

Urban Transformation Plans

How Does COP31 Work?

Leaders' Summit

Ministerial-Level Negotiations

Technical Negotiations

NGO & Youth Participation

Pavilions & Side Events

Final Decisions

Paris Agreement and NDCs

"Let us work together to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C."

To this end, countries set their NDCs (Nationally Determined Contributions). For Türkiye, this process presents new opportunities both for strengthening climate security and advancing green development.

Climate Action Begins at the Source

COP31 and the Zero Waste Approach

The Zero Waste approach expands climate action beyond carbon reduction by focusing on resource efficiency, sustainable consumption, and circular economy principles.

In this context, the Zero Waste Foundation’s active role in COP31 contributes directly to advancing sustainable transformation both in Türkiye and on a global scale.

Consume less, create more value through efficiency.

Reduce waste at the source to lower the overall carbon footprint.

Build circular systems that generate value instead of waste.

Common Goal

"Ensuring that world nations follow a common path in the fight against climate change."