Türkiye to host COP31 in Antalya, November 2026

Türkiye will preside over and host the 31st UN climate conference (COP31) in Antalya from November 9-20, 2026, as announced by the Communications Directorate. The selection formalizes Türkiye's role in global climate diplomacy, though specific agenda items and expected outcomes remain unspecified. This development signals a shift in climate summit leadership to a key regional actor, potentially influencing negotiations on mitigation and adaptation.