The 31st Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP 31) will be held in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9 to 20, 2026. Hosted by the UNFCCC, this year's conference pioneers a "dual-presidency" track model, with Türkiye serving as the host country driving the Action Agenda, while Australia assumes the role of Negotiation Chair leading climate resolutions and co-organizing the pre-COP in partnership with Pacific Island nations.
Coinciding with the crucial 10-year milestone of the Paris Agreement, the focus of global climate governance has officially shifted from "rulemaking and text negotiations" to "practical implementation, performance evaluation, and climate finance matchmaking." As countries submit their new round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0), the conference highly focuses on translating climate commitments into concrete pathways for sustainable transition. Guided by the host country's core agenda, COP31's climate action priorities are set on key areas including "Circular Economy & Waste Management," "Water & Food Security," "Access to Climate Finance," "Role of Youth & Cities," and "Education & Awareness."
To accelerate this transition, COP31 highlights the "Zero Waste" concept as a vital pillar of climate action, fostering in-depth transnational consultations on "Greening Industrial Transformation and Resource Efficiency," "Sustainable Agriculture and Post-Harvest Loss Reduction," and "Energy Efficiency and Natural Resource Management." By establishing circular production models, promoting the development of resilient cities, and leveraging substantial climate finance investments, the conference aims to comprehensively strengthen nations' adaptation resilience and sustainable resource management amid extreme climate challenges.
Positioning COP31 as a vital strategic hub for climate action, Taiwan's Ministry of Environment has comprehensively launched the "Climate Pulse, Taiwan Together: International Exchange & Sustainable Climate Series". Through diverse formats, including a physical summit forum and cross-time-zone international virtual connections, this initiative builds a two-way global climate dialogue platform. By precisely aligning with the pulse of international climate governance, we are strongly driving public-private partnerships to showcase Taiwan's pragmatic achievements in climate technology and net-zero transition to the world, comprehensively expanding the international impact of our climate actions.
