Thematic Days
Focused discussions to accelerate climate solutions.
COP31 Thematic Days bring together global leaders, policymakers, businesses, researchers, and civil society around key climate priorities. Each day of the conference focuses on a specific theme, creating space for targeted dialogue, knowledge sharing, and collaborative solutions.
Through dedicated sessions, panels, and partnership events, the Thematic Days aim to connect policy with practice and accelerate the implementation of climate commitments.
Purpose of Thematic Days
The Thematic Days structure allows COP31 to highlight priority sectors that play a critical role in addressing climate change. By bringing together diverse stakeholders, these days foster collaboration, promote innovation, and encourage practical solutions across sectors.
The programme will feature ministerial dialogues, expert panels, business forums, and partnership announcements aligned with the conference’s core climate priorities.
Thematic Areas
9November 2026
Day 1Food, Agriculture and Health
Agriculture and Food Security · Irrigation and Water Efficiency · Food Systems · Climate Change and Health
10November 2026
Day 2Energy and Transport
Energy Security · Electrification · Grid Infrastructure · Energy Diversification and Efficiency · Sustainable Transport
11November 2026
Day 3Zero Waste
Zero Waste · Resource Efficiency · Methane · Circular Economy
12November 2026
Day 4Resilient Cities and Built Environment
Climate-Friendly Buildings · Settlements and Urban Resilience · Disaster Risk Management · Local Governments · Smart Cities · Nature-Based Solutions · Smart Mobility · Built Environment and Infrastructure · Sustainable Waste Systems
13November 2026
Day 5Finance and Trade
Green Transformation · Climate-Based Investment · Green Finance · Value Chains · Carbon Markets
14November 2026
Day 6Children, Youth, Education and Skills
Climate Literacy and Education · Green Skills and Workforce · Academia · Curriculum Development · Lifelong Learning
15November 2026
Day 7A Breath in Antalya
Social and Cultural Programmes
16November 2026
Day 8Science, Industry and Technology
Science · Green Industrialisation · Technology and Innovation · SMEs · Digitalisation · Artificial Intelligence · Low-Carbon Manufacturing
17November 2026
Day 9Ocean, Seas, Nature and Land Use — Rio Synergy
Ocean and Marine Ecosystems · Inland Water Ecosystems · Coastal Resilience · Blue Economy · Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services · Forest and Ecosystem Restoration
18November 2026
Day 10Human and Social Development
Tourism · Cultural Heritage · Employment and Livelihoods · Traditional and Local Knowledge · Vulnerable Groups · Persons with Disabilities · Women's Empowerment · Just Transition
19November 2026
Day 11İmece: Enhancing Implementation
Institutional and Technical Capacity Building · Investment-Ready Projects · Access to Finance
20November 2026
Day 12Final Negotiations
Format of Activities
Each Thematic Day may include:
- Ministerial roundtables
- High-level panel discussions
- Business and innovation forums
- Partnership announcements
- Technical workshops
- Civil society and youth dialogues
These sessions aim to translate climate commitments into practical initiatives and cross-sector collaboration.