COP31 Leaders’ Summit Opens in Antalya with Focus on Global Climate Commitments and Cooperation

Addis Ababa, November 11, 2026 (FMC) – The Antalya Leaders’ Summit has officially opened in Türkiye, bringing the global climate agenda to the highest level of political deliberation as heads of state and government convene to advance international cooperation and climate commitments.

The two-day summit, taking place on November 11–12 alongside the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), provides a high-level platform for world leaders to align national priorities, strengthen partnerships and reinforce collective efforts to address climate change.

Held under the theme “Towards a Sustainable, Resilient and Equitable Future,” the summit features national statements by heads of state and government, high-level dialogues and roundtable discussions on key areas of the global climate agenda.

The programme includes discussions on clean energy transition and electrification, green industrial development, climate finance, implementation of the Paris Agreement, urban resilience and adaptation.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is participating in the summit, as Ethiopia engages in high-level discussions on international climate cooperation and advances preparations to host COP32 in Addis Ababa in 2027.

The Antalya Leaders’ Summit forms the high-level political segment of COP31, which is being held from November 9 to 20, bringing together governments and other stakeholders to advance global climate action.