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The United Nations in Türkiye has published the programme of side events to be hosted at the UN Türkiye Pavilion during the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), taking place in Antalya from 9 to 20 November 2026.Located in the COP31 Blue Zone, the UN Türkiye Pavilion will serve as a platform for dialogue, collaboration and knowledge exchange, bringing together representatives of the United Nations system, governments, international organizations, the private sector, academia, civil society and young people to advance climate action.The programme features a diverse range of discussions, policy dialogues and interactive sessions covering key themes such as climate finance, energy transition, zero waste and circular economy, sustainable agriculture, resilient cities, biodiversity, science and technology, and climate adaptation. Gender equality, human rights, youth engagement and social inclusion will be central to the discussions.Art and creativity will also feature in the programme, with Serkan Şerefhanoğlu, UN Türkiye Advocate for Art and Sustainable Development, highlighting the power of artistic expression to inspire climate action and promote sustainability.Organized by UN entities and partners, the sessions will showcase experiences and solutions from Türkiye and around the world, emphasizing partnerships, innovation and the importance of translating climate commitments into concrete action.The full UN Türkiye Pavilion programme is now available online, with details of sessions, participating organizations and daily schedules.Location: COP31 Blue Zone, Pavilion D345Explore the UN Türkiye Pavilion Programme – LINK