COP31, hosted by Türkiye in Antalya, pairs the Turkish Presidency with an Australia-Pacific Partnership so that the priorities of Small Island Developing States, including the Taku Pakasoa Declaration’s insistence on the 1.5 °C limit, shape the agenda.

Pre-COP meetings in Fiji advanced operational goals such as the Pacific Resilience Facility, the inclusion of indigenous and local knowledge, and formal youth channels led by the Presidency Youth Climate Champion.

Negotiators in Antalya are expected to push enhanced, implementation-ready NDCs, accessible grant-based climate finance and loss-and-damage mechanisms, and regional clean-energy cooperation that uses Türkiye’s geographic position to link Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

The 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) represents a pivotal milestone in global climate governance. Hosted by Türkiye in the coastal city of Antalya, COP31 serves as a crucial platform to translate ambitious policy frameworks into actionable, equitable solutions—particularly for vulnerable ecosystems, frontline communities, and developing economies facing severe environmental risks.

Building on international diplomacy and recent regional Pre-COP developments, the preparations for Antalya emphasize climate finance, structural adaptation, and inclusive multilateral cooperation.

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