Accessibility at COP31: Information and Support for Participants
COP31 aims to provide an accessible and inclusive conference environment, enabling participants with disabilities and those with specific accessibility requirements to participate in conference activities as independently and comfortably as possible.
The Host Country, in coordination with the UNFCCC secretariat, is working to provide accessibility features and support services for COP participants. This page will be updated as further arrangements are confirmed.
Accessibility Support Services
Accessibility Help Desks and On-site Assistance
Accessibility Help Desks are planned at key locations, including Registration and the Service Hub, to provide information, guidance and assistance to participants with accessibility requirements. On-site assistance is also being planned to help participants navigate the conference venue and locate relevant facilities and services.
Further information on Help Desk locations, operating hours and the availability and scope of on-site assistance will be published once arrangements are confirmed.
Accessible Routes and Facilities
Information on accessible routes and key facilities will be provided to help participants navigate the conference venue. This information is expected to cover accessible entrances and exits, lifts and ramps, accessible toilets, designated seating and accessible service counters.
Further details will be published as venue arrangements are confirmed.
Quiet and Decompression Spaces
The availability of quiet or decompression spaces is being explored to provide participants with a calmer environment away from busy conference areas. Information on availability, locations and access arrangements will be provided if these spaces are confirmed.
Sign Language Interpretation
Sign language interpretation arrangements are being coordinated with the relevant authorities. Information on the sessions and services for which interpretation will be available, including how to access it, will be published once arrangements are finalized.
Transportation and Accommodation
Accessible Transportation
- FreeShuttles between the airport, official accommodation and the venue
- Ramp-equippedWheelchair-accessible COP31 shuttle buses
- 30–60 minBetween accommodation areas and the venue
Free transport services are provided between Antalya Airport, official accommodation booked through the COP31 accommodation page, and the conference venue during the conference. COP31 shuttle buses are wheelchair accessible and equipped with manual ramps. Travel times between accommodation areas and the conference venue may vary, generally ranging from 30 to 60 minutes.
The AntRay tram network provides an additional transport option, with connections to the city and the conference area. Participants can consult the official digital transport assistant for nearby bus stops, route information and real-time updates.
Participants arriving by private vehicle may apply for designated accessible parking through the official vehicle access pass system. A valid disability certificate is required as part of the application. Accessible private transfers and vehicle rental options are also available through the official platforms.
Participants requiring transportation-related assistance are encouraged to review the latest official guidance and confirm their individual requirements when planning their journeys.
Official transportation resources
Accessible Accommodation
Information on official accommodation options is available on the COP31 accommodation page.
Accessible accommodation options can also be identified through the official accommodation portal using the “Accessible Accommodation” filter: COP31 Accommodation Portal.
Participants are encouraged to contact their accommodation provider directly to discuss and confirm their individual accessibility requirements before booking.
Planning Your Participation
Participants who require accessibility-related assistance are encouraged to indicate their requirements through the official conference registration process, where applicable, and to consult the latest accessibility information published through official COP31 communication channels.
Questions and support requests
For accessibility-related questions or specific support requests, participants may contact accessibility@cop31.tr.
This page will be updated as further details on accessibility services, venue facilities, transportation and other support arrangements become available.
The Host Country and the UNFCCC secretariat are working together to support an accessible and inclusive COP31 experience.