News & Announcements
Opening Remarks at the Hatay Resilient Cities Forum
Opening the high-level Resilient Cities Programme on Türkiye's Road to COP31, the COP31 President-Designate placed cities at the heart of climate action, recalled the lessons of the 2023 earthquake reconstruction, and called for resilient, climate-adapted urbanism worldwide.
COP31 President-Designate delivers keynote speech at Petersberg Climate Dialogue
Speaking in Berlin at the opening of the 2026 Petersberg Climate Dialogue, the COP31 President-Designate set out the lessons of the global energy crisis and the priorities for the road to Antalya.
Opening Keynote at the Petersberg Climate Dialogue
Opening the annual Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin, the COP31 President-Designate set out the lessons of the global energy crisis, outlined nine thematic priorities for COP31 and called for a shift to a solution-oriented implementation mode.
First Letter from the COP31 President-Designate to Parties
The inaugural letter from H.E. Murat Kurum to Parties — outlining the COP31 Presidency’s vision, the three core principles of Dialogue, Consensus, Action, and nine priorities for Antalya 2026.
Belém Mission to 1.5
Stewarded jointly by the COP31, COP30 and COP29 Presidencies — Türkiye, Australia, Brazil and Azerbaijan — in the context of the Global Mutirão Decision adopted at COP30 in Belém.