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Press release…
November, 2026…
Antalya – Türkiye…
The 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), hosted by Türkiye in Antalya, will bring together world leaders, experts and organizations to advance implementation of the Paris Agreement and accelerate global climate action.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will participate in COP31 to highlight the central role of agriculture and food systems, including fisheries and aquaculture, in turning climate commitments into action. FAO supports efforts to strengthen resilience, improve food security, and reduce emissions. At the heart of FAO’s work are farmers, now dealing with greater volatility, exacerbated by El Nino and Extreme heat.
At COP31, FAO will work with countries and partners to keep agriculture and food security at the center of discussions on nationally determined contributions (NDCs), National Adaptation Plans (NAPs), climate finance and a just transition.
FAO also recognizes South-South and Triangular Cooperation as a key mechanism to turn climate priorities into action, supporting countries to share expertise and adapt proven farming solutions from the Global South. A strong example is the joint FAO-UN Office for South-South Cooperation project, accelerating farmers’ adoption of climate-resilient agriculture practices in Central Asia.
FAO is supporting the COP31 Presidency’s Action Agenda, including the Turquoise Nexus Initiative (TNI), a flagship programme of FAO’s Food and Agriculture for Sustainable Transformation (FAST) Partnership. The Initiative will be led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Türkiye under the coordination of the COP31 Presidency.
FAO will co-host the Food and Agriculture Pavilion with CGIAR for the fifth consecutive year.
Key events involving FAO at COP31
9 November, Food, Agriculture and Health Day…
COP31 Youth Dialogue on Agriculture…
17:00-18:30 (GMT+3) Venue: Meeting Hall 4, GCA Area, Blue Zone
Organizers: COP31 Presidency
A high-level youth dialogue to present the Antalya Youth Call to Action, showcase scalable youth-led solutions for climate-resilient agriculture and food systems, strengthen youth engagement in policy and investment, and build partnerships to support implementation beyond COP31.
10 November…
Launch of the Turquoise Nexus Initiative (TNI): Ministerial Roundtable on Food Systems, Climate-Resilient Agriculture Finance and the Food–Water–Climate Nexus
15:00-17:00 (GMT+3) Venue: Special Event Hall 2, Likya
Organizers: Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of the Republic of Türkiye, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of the Republic of Türkiye, COP31 Presidency, FAO, FAST Partnership.
This ministerial roundtable to launch the Turquoise Nexus Initiative under the FAO FAST Partnership, foster dialogue on food systems, climate-resilient agriculture and the food-water-climate nexus and mobilize country engagement and priorities for implementation from 2027.
11 November…
13:15-14:45 (GMT+3) Venue: Side Event Room 6 – Kâtip Çelebi
Organizers: FAO, IPCC, WMO, WFP, IFAD
Scaling climate finance for agrifood systems is essential to strengthen resilience to extreme heat and climate shocks. This event will explore investment opportunities, innovative financing, and partnerships to accelerate adaptation, food security, and sustainable development.
Axis III Synthesis Roundtable: From Solutions to Action: Scaling Implementation for Agriculture and Food Security
17:30-19:00 Venue: Special Event Room 2, GCA Area, Blue Zone
Organizers: FAO, Food and Agriculture for Sustainable Transformation (FAST) Partnership; Initiative on Climate Action and Nutrition (I-CAN); Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN); the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC); the Presidency Youth Climate Champion (PYCC); the Alliance of Champions for Food Systems Transformation (ACF)
13 November…
FAST Partnership-Level Ministerial Meeting
09:00-10:30 (GMT+3) Venue: Special Event Hall 1, Uzungöl
Organizers: FAST Partnership, FAO, COP31 Presidency, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of the Republic of Türkiye
Press conference: Climate finance for food security
11:00-11.30 (GMT+3) Venue: Press Conference room 1. Area D2-D3 – Press Conference room Mevlana
Organizers: FAO
14 November…
Launch of the Peatland Breakthrough: Accelerating Finance for Climate & Nature Action
13:15-14:45 (GMT+3) Venue: Side Event Room 5 – Hattuşa
Organizers: Wetlands International, FAO, UNEP, Greifswald Mire Centre, Michael Succow Foundation for the Protection of Nature (MSF), Corporación Andina de Fomento (CAF), Global Environment Centre (GEC).
This high-level event will bring together government and non-state actors to launch the Peatland Breakthrough, a collaborative effort that aims to accelerate finance, knowledge and partnerships to scale up peatland conservation, restoration and sustainable use globally.
16 November…
Technology and Innovation for Integrated Fire Management and Wildfire Resilience
14:00-15:30 (GMT+3) Venue: Side Event Room 2 – Likya
Organizers: COP31 Presidency, Governments of Brazil and the Republic of Korea, FAO/Global Fire Management Hub and the Forest & Climate Leaders’ Partnership (FCLP)
This high-level dialogue will feature the launch of the Antalya Action Plan on Integrated Fire Management and Wildfire Resilience, led by the Governments of Türkiye, Brazil and Republic of Korea, with the support of FAO through the Global Fire Management Hub.
FAO will also promote/launch new publications and policy briefs before and during COP31:
- The Agrifood systems in nationally determined contributions (NDCs): A global analysis – Synthesis Report 2026
- Beyond silos: Loss and Damage in Agrifood Systems – In Brief
Expected release date: 9 November - Women farmers leading local climate adaptation: evidence, financing models and enabling pathways
- Exploring the quality of climate finance for agrifood systems – An initial review.
- Climate-related development finance to agrifood systems – Global and regional trends 2026 update
- Measuring the food and agriculture indicators of the Global Goal on Adaptation.
- Enhancing transparency for adaptation and Loss & Damage. Technical insights from the first Biennial Transparency Report submissions.
- Beyond Koronivia and Sharm el-Sheikh: Options to advance climate action in agriculture and food security under the UNFCCC
- Mangroves for adaptation and resilience: a review of national climate plans and commitments.
Expected release date: 9 November - Guide on post-fire restoration in Mediterranean and Near East countries.
Expected release date: 9 November - Tracking ecosystem-based adaptation indicators of the Global Goal on Adaptation.
Expected release date: 9 November
