From Science to Solutions: Mobilizing Knowledge, Partnerships and Action Ahead of COP31
In November 2026, for the first time ever, the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) will take place in Antalya, Türkiye, under a shared leadership model whereby Türkiye will host the Presidency, Australia will lead the negotiations, and the pre-COP will be hosted in the Pacific. This unique partnership offers an unprecedented opportunity to bridge diverse regional perspectives as the international community works to advance climate commitments and shape the path beyond existing frameworks.
In the lead up to these important climate negotiations, the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), in partnership with SDSN Türkiye, and SDSN Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific, invites you to join a four-part webinar series, “From Science to Solutions: Mobilizing Knowledge, Partnerships and Action Ahead of COP31,” running from June 2026 through September 2026.
The series is designed to mobilize the global scientific community, strengthen cross-sector partnerships, and generate actionable insights ahead of COP31. It provides a platform not only for dialogue, but also for advancing policy momentum and implementation in the lead-up to the negotiations.
Webinar Sessions
I. Special Leaders Dialogue Bridging Regions for COP31: Türkiye, Australia, and the Pacific
June 16, 2026, 9:00 AM CET (7:00 AM UTC)
This opening session convenes global leaders to discuss climate ambition, geopolitical challenges, inclusive implementation pathways, and the vital role of women’s leadership in advancing climate diplomacy ahead of COP31 in Antalya.
II. Accelerating Electrification and Renewable Energy
July 2026
This session will explore the scientific, policy, and infrastructure challenges of rapidly scaling global electrification and renewable energy deployment to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels and meet climate targets through effective international cooperation.
III. Advancing a Circular Economy for Climate Action
September 2026
This session will examine how circular economy strategies — including waste reduction, sustainable supply chains, and systemic resource management reforms — can drive scalable climate action while decoupling economic growth from environmental degradation.
IV. Climate Finance for Impact
September 2026
This session will focus on scaling and aligning climate finance through improved frameworks, taxonomies, and public-private coordination to turn global commitments into credible, measurable, and investable climate transition pathways.