Turkey will host COP31 climate conference in Antalya during November 2026

Nearly 200 countries will gather in Antalya, Turkey, from November 9 to November 20 for the COP31 UN climate change conference. The Straits Times reported that delegates will discuss global measures to tackle climate change. Observers have described the event as an implementation conference. [1]

The conference comes more than 10 years after the adoption of the Paris Agreement. According to The Straits Times, the agreement sets targets to limit global warming by cutting emissions, protect communities from climate impacts, and ensure developed countries provide climate finance to developing nations. [1]

Experts noted that discussions on energy transition and climate finance remain critical for the region. Murat Kurum, the president of the conference, stated that climate finance is the most important issue for the upcoming talks. [1][2]

Temperatures in Turkey have risen in the 21st century, exceeding 50 degrees Celsius in 2025. Heatwaves and droughts present the primary climate hazards in the country, where extreme weather and differing geography threaten water supplies to several cities. [2]