COP31: 2026 Climate Summit
The next United Nations Climate Summit will be held in Turkey, with a strong focus on accelerating electrification
COP31 will take place from 9 to 20 November 2026 in Antalya (Turkey) to drive forward international climate action. The summit's joint leadership by Turkey and Australia aims to adopt a target of achieving 35% electrification of global final energy consumption (up from the current 23%). The summit will also address key issues such as emissions reduction, the the transition to a clean and sustainable energy model, adaptation to the impacts of climate change and finance, with a view to meeting climate targets.
The 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31) will take place from 9 to 20 November 2026 in Antalya, Turkey.
COP31: objectives and priorities
The main objective of COP31 is to make progress on the implementation of climate commitments and to strengthen the international response and make it more ambitious and coordinated. The conference will build on the work carried out at previous summits and promote concrete measures.
Among the main topics to be addressed this year are:
- 35% electrification target by 2035
>The summit's presidency has championed the “35-by-35 Global Electrification Pledge”, a target to achieve 35% electrification of global final energy consumption by 2035 and more than 50% by 2050, to accelerate emissions reductions, strengthen energy security and competitiveness and improve access to energy. This target is in line with the scenarios set out by both the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to keep global warming to 1.5°C by the end of the century, and complements the targets adopted three years ago to triple renewable energy capacity and double energy efficiency by 2030.
- Energy transition
Ensure access to clean, secure and affordable energy, guaranteeing the development of networks, storage, efficiency, electrification and access to critical technologies. Accelerate the development of clean energy and advance the transformation of energy systems in line with the roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels presented by Brazil, which holds the COP30 Presidency.
- Climate change adaptation and resilience
Strengthen the preparedness and resilience of countries and communities in the face of the growing impacts of global warming, such as heatwaves, droughts, floods and other extreme weather events.
- Mobilising climate finance and investment
Mobilise funding for the transition to clean energy and green economies, as well as for climate change adaptation, particularly in island nations and the most vulnerable countries.
- Promoting a green economy and industry
Accelerate industrial transformation to promote economies that are more competitive and innovative, create jobs and have lower emissions.
- International cooperation and implementation of commitments
Strengthen collaboration between governments and other stakeholders to advance the objectives of the Paris Agreement and accelerate the roll-out of climate solutions.
Furthermore, this year the Australian presidency is placing great emphasis on island nations and the oceans as areas that are severely affected by the impacts of climate change, particularly rising sea levels, which threaten the very existence of some of these territories. Other key topics for discussion at COP31 include the resilience of cities, waste management and circular economy solutions and the reduction of methane emissions.
Alongside the official negotiations, the Climate Action Agenda facilitates the participation of non-governmental actors such as businesses, cities, regions and civil society organisations to accelerate the implementation of solutions to tackle climate change.
Where and when is COP31 taking place?
COP31 will take place from Monday 9 November 2026 to Friday 20 November 2026 at the Antalya Expo Centre in Antalya, Turkey.
Murat Kurum, the Turkish Minister for the Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change, has been appointed President of COP31 while Chris Bowen, the Australian Minister for Climate Change and Energy, will serve as Chair of the negotiations as part of the collaboration between Turkey and Australia to prepare and organise the summit.
The COP31 agenda will include formal negotiations, ministerial meetings and events with representatives from various sectors. The World Leaders Summit, scheduled for 11 and 12 November, will once again bring together heads of state and government to promote political dialogue and international climate action.
Who is taking part in the Climate Summit?
COP31 will bring together delegations from the countries that are party to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, including heads of state and government, ministers, negotiators and representatives of public administrations.
It will also feature the participation of international organisations, businesses, investors, scientists, young people, indigenous peoples and civil society organisations. These stakeholders will contribute to the exchange of knowledge, the presentation of initiatives and the development of solutions to accelerate climate action.
The conference will have two main areas: the Blue Zone, set aside for official negotiations and accredited participants, and the Green Zone, managed by Turkey and designed to showcase initiatives, solutions and innovations related to climate action, which is open to everyone.
O caminho até a COP31
A COP31 dará continuidade aos avanços e compromissos das cúpulas climáticas anteriores, nas quais a Iberdrola tem mantido presença ativa como uma das maiores companhias de energia elétrica do mundo, comprometida com um modelo energético seguro, competitivo e sustentável e com a criação de valor para a sociedade.
Na COP28, realizada em Dubai em 2023, os países estabeleceram o compromisso de impulsionar a eliminação dos combustíveis fósseis nos sistemas energéticos, triplicar a capacidade mundial de energias renováveis e dobrar a taxa média anual de melhoria da eficiência energética até 2030. A COP29, realizada em Baku (Azerbaijão) em 2024, alcançou um acordo sobre uma nova meta de financiamento climático para apoiar os países em desenvolvimento, e foi adotado o compromisso de acelerar o desenvolvimento de redes e do armazenamento de energia. Posteriormente, a COP30, realizada em Belém (Brasil) em novembro de 2025, lançou as bases para a realização, em abril deste ano, da Primeira Conferência Internacional sobre a Transição para Além dos Combustíveis Fósseis.
Nesse contexto, a COP31 representará uma nova oportunidade para reforçar a cooperação internacional e acelerar a transição energética e a eletrificação, a fim de alcançar as metas climáticas.