COP31 Countdown
Towards the UN Climate Change Conference · Antalya, Türkiye · 9–20 November 2026
Information, updates and stories on the road to Antalya, for the Claretian family, our partners and the wider public.
COP31 · Antalya, Türkiye · 9–20 November 2026
COP31 opens in
COP31 is under way · Day 1 of 12
COP31 has ended
Claretian side event on 18 November, 11:30–13:00: Faiths for a Just Transition Away from Fossil Fuels and Climate Justice.
- 20 Oct · MessageThe countdown begins
- Countdown 3Understanding the Climate COP
- Countdown 2 · LatestPromises on the Road to Antalya
- Countdown 1 · NextOur advocacy for COP31
- 9 NovemberCOP31 opens in Antalya
Bringing the voices of the grassroots to Antalya
COP31, the UN Climate Change Conference, will take place in Antalya, Türkiye, from 9 to 20 November 2026. Each year, governments gather at the COP to negotiate decisions that shape the future of our planet and of the communities most affected by the climate crisis.
As Claretians, we take part in this process to bring the experiences and voices of the grassroots communities we accompany into the negotiation space.
As in previous years, we will share information, updates and stories to keep the Claretian family, our partners and the wider public informed and engaged in climate justice and action.
Countdown 2 · Promises on the Road to Antalya
A context guide for the Claretian family
Every COP makes a promise. Antalya must give those promises teeth.
From Glasgow to Antalya: what each climate summit promised, what is still unfinished, and who is walking with the poor and with creation towards COP31, from the Catholic network NCCEA and the Holy See to our own Claretian family.
- The road so far: five COPs, five promises
- Unfinished business: six questions Antalya must answer
- NCCEA: Catholic voices behind the negotiating table
- The Church on the road to Antalya
- Our four Claretian priorities, and a prayer
The whole countdown
Countdown 1
Our advocacy for COP31
The four Claretian focus areas for COP31: just transition, financial justice, human dignity, and climate education and participation (ACE).
Countdown 3 · A background guide
Understanding the Climate COP
What COP is, how the UNFCCC works, why countries meet, why 1.5°C matters, who takes part and how decisions are made.
Special message · Rome, 20 October 2026
Towards COP31: a message from Pedro Belderrain CMF
The letter that opened the countdown. The President of Proclade Internazionale ETS invites the Claretian family to raise its voice, so that those who cannot travel to Antalya are heard.
During COP31
From 9 to 20 November, updates and stories from Antalya will be added here. Claretian side event on 18 November, 11:30–13:00: Faiths for a Just Transition Away from Fossil Fuels and Climate Justice.