UNFCCC COP31 Overview
The 31st Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will take place from 9–20 November in Antalya, Türkiye. COP31 serves as the formal meeting of the UNFCCC parties (i.e., countries) to negotiate and agree upon actions on how to tackle climate change, limit emissions, and halt global warming.
This year’s COP has a unique joint presidency arrangement, with Türkiye serving as the official host country and assuming the COP31 Presidency with Australia acting as the President of Negotiations.
Want to learn more about the annual COP process, and how water and climate will feature at COP31? Check out our Field Guide to COP .
AGWA Activities in Antalya
AGWA is proud to be participating in numerous events over the course of COP31. Many events will be livestreamed through various outlets, depending on the setup of the exact venue. Official side events will be featured on the UNFCCC YouTube account.
The following AGWA staff will be on site in Antalya:
Ingrid Timboe, Deputy Executive Director, AGWA | 10–17 Nov.
John Matthews, Executive Director, AGWA | 14–18 Nov.
Idrees Malyar, Director, Water Resilience Tracker, AGWA | 9–13 Nov.
Joe Younkle, Senior Project Officer, AGWA | 17–18 Nov.
Pan Ei Ei Phyoe, Global Climate and Water Policy Consultant, AGWA | 9–14 Nov.
Heading to COP31 and need an expert speaker or want to learn more about our work and partnerships? Reach out to Ingrid Timboe >
AGWA-Related COP31 Sessions
The list below features events where AGWA serves in an organizing, speaking, or supporting role. All times listed are local Antalya time (GMT+3). Unless otherwise noted, events listed are in the Blue Zone. More details will be updated as they become available, so check back periodically.
Whole of Government, Whole of Society: Accelerating Resilience Through Multilevel Governance, Corporate Data and Local Action | 10 November; 1:00–2:30 p.m. | Business Pavilion
Launch of the Turquoise Nexus Initiative (TNI): Ministerial Roundtable on Food Systems, Climate-Resilient Agriculture Finance and the Food–Water–Climate Nexus | 10 November; 3:00–5:00 p.m. | Special Event Hall 2, Likya
It’s the Economy, stupid! Water Risks, macroeconomic stability and the future of sustainable finance | 10 November; 6:00–7:00 p.m. | German Climate Pavilion
Tracking Adaptation Efforts: Emerging Practices on Piloting the Belém Adaptation Indicators (BAI) | 11 November; 9:00–10:00 a.m. | Brazil Pavilion
Water Resilience from Catchment to Cities: Proof of Progress and Solutions on Water Climate Action | 11 November; 9:00–10:30 a.m. | Special Event Room 4, GCA Hub
From Political Commitment to Climate Action: Implementing the High-Level Leaders Compact on Water Security and Resilience | 11 November; 12:30–1:30 p.m. | Special Event Room 4, GCA Hub
Youth Leading Climate Action: From Climate Ambition to Skills, Innovation and Action for a Resilient Future | 11 November; 5:30–6:00 p.m. | Press Room
From Adaptation Indicators to Resilience Decisions | 12 November; 9:00–10:00 a.m. | Australia Pavilion
Building a Functional Set of Belém Water and Sanitation Indicators | 12 November; 9:30–11 a.m. | Water for Climate Pavilion
Sharing Evidence from the Ground: How Can the BAR Best Support National Adaptation Planning and Implementation? | 12 November; 1:30–3:00 p.m. | Water for Climate Pavilion
Turning NAPs and NDCs into Action | 12 November; 3:30–5:30 p.m. | Water for Climate Pavilion
Catalyzing Action on Groundwater and Climate Change: The Joint Statement for Global Groundwater Resilience | 13 November; 12:00–12:30 p.m. | Water for Climate Pavilion
Innovation for the Urban Water Challenge: Too Little, Too Much and Too Dirty | 13 November; 3:00–4:00 p.m. | Water for Climate Pavilion
19th Focal Point Forum of the Nairobi Work Programme | 13 November; 3:00–6:00 p.m. | Meeting Room 2
Water Security in Changing Himalayas: Strategic Pathways for Inclusive, Climate Resilient Development in Nepal with Lessons from the Recent Rasuwa-Bhotekoshi Disaster | 14 November; 10:30–11:30 a.m. | Nepal Pavilion
From Planning of Adaptation to Action: Advancing Water Resilience and Security | 14 November; 1:00–2:00 p.m. | Water for Climate Pavilion
The Power of Collective Action: Accelerating National Adaptation Plans Implementation | 14 November; 4:00–6:00 p.m. | Special Events Room Likya
Capacity Building Accelerator: From Risk to Readiness - Strengthening Early Warning and Preparedness Capacities | 14 November; 5:30–6:30 p.m. | Capacity Building Hub
From Salt and Dust to Resilient Drylands: Early Warning, Science-Based Restoration and Climate Finance in Central Asia | 16 November; 10:30–11:30 a.m. | Uzbekistan Pavilion
From JWP Principles to Implementation: Water, Sanitation, and Climate Resilience | 16 November; 2:00–3:00 p.m. | Brazilian Pavilion
From Dialogue to Global Action: Applying a Water Lens Across the COP31 Agenda | 17 November; 3:00–4:30 p.m. | Special Event Room 2
Advancing Ethical Water Resilience in Agricultural and Urban Systems | 17 November; 6:30–8:00 p.m. | White Side Event Room 3
Financing Freshwater Actions Across the Rio Conventions | 17 November; 1:00–2:30 p.m. | Water for Climate Pavilion
Weathering Together: Mapping Community Resilience for Climate Adaptation | 18 November; 12:30–1:30 p.m. | Singapore Pavilion