The 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change will take place in Antalya, Türkiye. Hosted by Türkiye, with Australia serving as the President of Negotiations and the Pacific hosting pre-COP, the conference — deemed the “Implementation COP” and the “COP of the Future” — will focus on accelerating the global energy transition, strengthening emissions reduction targets for 2035, and advancing new partnership models for climate action. Learn more about COP 31 here.
IAU has compiled the following list of on-site and online events at and around COP 31 for higher education, education, and science stakeholders for informational purposes only. The list is non-exhaustive and subject to change. Please check the organisers' partner websites directly for updates.
- COP31: Education and skills on the climate action agenda on 14 November 2026
14 November 2026 - Education Day at COP31
From 9-20 November 2026, the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) will bring governments and international stakeholders together to advance climate action and implementation in Antalya, Türkiye. On 14 November 2026, COP31 will dedicate a thematic day to children, youth, education and skills, including climate literacy, curriculum development, green skills and lifelong learning. TeachersCOP 2026, organized by the Office for Climate Education, will highlight practical climate education initiatives and educators' contributions to climate action.
Learn more about Education Day and the Antalya Protocol for action
- UNESCO Greening Education Partnership - Annual Meeting
The 4th annual meeting of the Greening Education Partnership: From COP31 to global action on greening education will take place on 13-14 November 2026, Antalya, Türkiye (time and venue to be confirmed).
The 4th annual meeting of the GEP is structured around three key events, taking place at and following COP31. These events will bring partners together to take stock of progress, strengthen collaboration and define priorities for the next phase of the Partnership. From working group discussions and high-level ministerial dialogue in Antalya, Türkiye, to a global plenary session in December.
Learn more about the GEP Meeting.
- OECD COP31 Virtual Pavilion: Climate literacy in action on 17 November 2026
How can schools prepare students to understand climate change and take informed action? Starting in 2029, PISA will assess climate literacy for the first time. As part of its COP31 Virtual Pavilion, the OECD will introduce the new assessment framework, share findings from pilot tests and present a digital platform with practical teaching and assessment resources. The session will explore how educators can strengthen scientific understanding, evidence-based reasoning, critical thinking and students' agency in shaping climate futures.
- EAUC: Sector-wide call for institutions to support the Antalya AI pledge
EAUC, in collaboration with the Higher Education Climate Network of Networks, is calling on the Higher Education and TVET sector to endorse the Antalya AI Pledge at COP31 and help shape a future where AI becomes part of the climate solution, not the climate challenge.
Learn more and be part of the pledge here.
- International Science Council
More information being added shortly
Discover the Publication 10 New Insights in Climate Science 2026/2027 here.
- COP Resource Hub: The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network’s (SDSN) COP Resource Hub is a guide to preparing for the three Conferences of the Parties (COPs) on desertification (UNCCD COP17), biodiversity (CBD COP17), and climate (UNFCCC COP31).
- Mobilizing Knowledge, Partnerships and Action: SDSN Webinar series ahead of COP31: SDSN organised a series of webinars on key topics. Learn more here.
IAU Network on site
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Kindly note that IAU cannot facilitate in-person participation at COP, and that all information provided is subject to change. IAU is not responsible for the content of partner websites and events.