Arab Climate Pavilion Opens at COP31 in Antalya

Arab Climate Pavilion Opens at COP31 in Antalya

84 events, with the participation of Arab states and specialized Arab organizations

Food, Climate and Environment in Conflict

Amr Yehia 

The Arab Climate Pavilion officially opened its doors in the Blue Zone, Pavilion B185 at the Antalya Expo Centre, marking the Arab presence at the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31).

Organized by the League of Arab States in partnership with the Global Carbon Council (GCC), the Pavilion will serve as a unified Arab platform for climate dialogue, partnerships and action throughout the conference, from 9 to 20 November 2026.

Each day of the programme is dedicated to a thematic focus, starting with Food, Agriculture and Health, followed by Energy and Transport, Zero Waste, Resilient Cities, Finance and Trade, Education and Youth, Science and Industry, Integration with the Rio Conventions, Human and Social Development, and concluding with Enhancing Means of Implementation.

The first day opened with an event titled "Transforming Food Systems and Delivering Climate Action: From Ambition to Impact", with the participation of experts from the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub, ESCWA, the Green Climate Fund and the League of Arab States.

The event discussed ways to integrate food systems into national climate plans, and to turn commitments into implementable and financeable projects.

A second event was held on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee of the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict, marking 25 years since the UN General Assembly proclaimed the day in 2001.

The Kuwait Environment Protection Society participated in the event, highlighting the long-term environmental impacts of conflicts, an issue of particular priority for the Arab region.

The first day concluded with a panel discussion on unlocking climate finance, in cooperation with the Green Climate Fund and KPMG, focusing on requirements for accessing the Fund’s resources and preparing projects eligible for financing..