The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is reinforcing its presence at the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31) with a series of high-level events designed for parliamentarians to help ensure that their leadership shapes global climate negotiations and that their commitments are concretely implemented.

1. IPU Parliamentary Meeting at COP31

16 November 2026, Ethno Belek Hotel, Antalya, Türkiye

The IPU Parliamentary Meeting is the leading event for national parliaments during COP31. Jointly organized by the IPU and the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye, this flagship event brings together parliamentarians from around the world to drive climate action. The meeting will conclude with the adoption of an outcome document.

Registration deadline: 2 November 2026

Note: Official shuttles provided by the COP31 organizers will operate between the COP31 venue (Antalya Expo Center) and Ethno Belek Hotel. 

2. IPU side events in the Blue Zone

Alongside the main IPU Parliamentary Meeting, the IPU is co-organizing three dedicated side events within the COP31 venue:

• 10 November 2026 (11:00–12:00) – Women leading climate action through parliaments: Turning commitments into action for a resilient and equal future: Jointly organized with the Turkish Parliamentary Committee on Equal Opportunity for Women and Men and UN Women, this event will take place in the UN Pavilion (Blue Zone).

• 14 November 2026 (11:00–12:00) – From climate science to parliamentary action: Bridging evidence and decision-making: This session will focus on translating scientific consensus into effective public policy and will take place in the Global Futures Pavilion (Blue Zone).

• 19 November 2026 (18:30–20:00) – Parliaments breaking silos and building partnerships to accelerate methane action: This official COP31 side event will take place in Side Event Room 6 – KATİP ÇELEBİ (Blue Zone).

Please note: These events are open only to delegates accredited to access the Blue Zone. The IPU and the events’ organizers cannot assist with COP31 accreditation or logistics (visas, accommodation, transportation).