GlobalABC at COP31

COP31 is the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), hosted by Türkiye in Antalya in November 2026. The summit brings together heads of state, ministers, scientists, business leaders and civil society representatives from nearly 200 countries to negotiate and advance collective climate action.

At COP31 in Antalya, GlobalABC will continue to champion ambitious climate action for the buildings and construction sector through high-level dialogue, strategic partnerships and collaborative initiatives.

Building on the momentum from previous COPs, GlobalABC will work with its members and partners to advance practical solutions across the built environment — from sustainable and affordable housing and low-carbon construction to energy efficiency, resilience and sustainable cooling.

Throughout the lead-up to COP31, GlobalABC will convene and engage governments, cities, businesses, practitioners, researchers and civil society to:

• Share practical solutions, best practices and scalable approaches for a zero-emission, resilient and sustainable built environment;
• Strengthen collaboration across the buildings and construction community;
• Help connect climate commitments with the policies, investment and implementation needed to deliver them.

Further information on GlobalABC’s activities at COP31 will be shared as plans are confirmed.

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Explore GlobalABC at COP31

GlobalABC is preparing a programme of activities at COP31 focused on accelerating action across the buildings and construction sector, with opportunities for dialogue, knowledge exchange, collaboration and showcasing practical solutions.

Further information on GlobalABC’s COP31 activities and programme will be shared as plans are confirmed.

With the support of our COP31 sponsors:

• The Intergovernmental Council for Buildings and Climate (ICBC) Ministerial Meeting – bringing together ministers and government representatives to advance international cooperation and accelerate action for the buildings and construction sector.
• The GlobalABC COP31 Webinar Series – expert discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions leading up to and during COP31.
• The COP31 International Sustainable Buildings Competition – recognising leadership, innovation and impactful action that is accelerating the decarbonisation and resilience of the built environment.

Resilient Cities, Buildings and Cooling Pavilion

For any questions or further information, please contact: [email protected]. 

Cop31 Webinar series 

To ensure Pavilion sponsors, members, and key partners remain aligned and actively involved in shaping this high-profile platform, GlobalABC and the Cool Coalition are organizing a series of focused webinars. These sessions will keep stakeholders updated on Pavilion milestones, foster coordination across diverse partners, and create space for collective input on programming, logistics, and communication plans ahead of COP31.

Webinar 1 - Setting the COP31 Buildings Agenda through the ICSBC | 9 July 2026, 13:00 CEST

This webinar will introduce the COP31 International Sustainable Buildings Competition, an initiative that brings together governments, industry leaders, and practitioners to showcase and advance best practices across the entire building lifecycle.

For more info and how to register: https://globalabc.org/events/cop31-webinar-ep1-international-sustainable-buildings 

Webinar 2 - From Global Targets to Local Delivery: Multilevel Governance for Sustainable Buildings and Construction Webinar | 26 August, 3:00 -4:15pm CEST

This webinar explores how multi-level governance can accelerate building decarbonization through inclusive planning, sustainable materials, and innovative financing.

For more info and how to register: https://tinyurl.com/3xcd2zrr 

Webinar 3 - From Lausanne to Antalya: Buildings on the COP31 Agenda | 3 September, 15:00-15:45 CEST 

This webinar will present the key outcomes and priorities emerging from the Lausanne Summit, highlight the COP31 Presidency’s thematic priorities for Antalya, and open a dialogue between GlobalABC members, Buildings to COP coalition and the COP31 Presidency on the role of the buildings and construction sector in the lead-up to COP31.

For more info and how to register: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a9af2cb5-4e86-482f-a203-75559c064456@0f9e35db-544f-4f60-bdcc-5ea416e6dc70?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog 

Webinar 4 - Empowering women to boost climate action in buildings: a pitch session | 24 September, 17:00-18:15 CEST 

On the run-up to COP31, this webinar will make one pitch: without women, the world cannot reach globally adopted climate targets for the buildings sector such as the reduction of 25% in building energy intensity. Gender inclusion frontrunners in the sector will pitch their work on initiatives that show: for each building sector challenge, there is an implementable gender solution. Participants will have the chance to ask questions and exchange on how those solutions could be useful in their contexts. 

For more info and how to register: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e7d6d26a-ee2d-459b-8bf4-9d54f6d3a0c5@0f9e35db-544f-4f60-bdcc-5ea416e6dc70?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog 

Webinar 5 - The Realities of Doubling Energy Efficiency in the Built Environment | 20 October, 9:30-10:45 CEST

This webinar will explore what doubling the rate of energy efficiency improvement in the built environment looks like in practice. It will examine how policymakers and practitioners can accelerate efficiency gains across policy design, investment needs, market readiness, and just transition considerations such as affordability, access, and workforce upskilling. KAPSARC will bring a practical, regional perspective from its recent analysis of energy efficiency in the buildings sector in GCC countries.  

For more info and how to register: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/19d3d84c-8815-4f30-88d8-83eddff9de77@0f9e35db-544f-4f60-bdcc-5ea416e6dc70

Webinar 6 - Unlocking climate finance for buildings: Making Article 6 work in practice | 27 October, 14:00-15:15 CEST

PEEB has developed knowledge products for the building sector: the Handbook for the Development of Article 6 Projects in the Building Sector, the White Paper on Methodologies and Viability for Article 6 Projects in the Buildings Sector, and the Step by Step Guide: How to Calculate GHG Emissions in the Building Sector, providing practical guidance to help practitioners and policy makers unlock the potential of international carbon markets to finance emission reductions in buildings. 
This webinar is proposed as a way to bring these resources to life for a country and practitioner audience, moving from technical guidance to practical application and effective mobilisation of carbon finance for the buildings sector. 
 

For more info and how to register: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9dda2af6-f03c-465e-af9b-869caec186d0@0f9e35db-544f-4f60-bdcc-5ea416e6dc70?source=copyLinkLegacyShareEventDialog 

Webinar 7 - From Market to Materials: Accelerating the Transition to Low-Carbon Construction | 29 October, 14:00-14:45 CEST

Buildings and cooling sit at the centre of this implementation challenge. They shape energy demand, emissions, resilience, affordability and quality of life. They are also directly linked to some of the most urgent pressures facing countries and cities, including rapid urbanisation, extreme heat, housing needs, energy security, affordability, sustainability and resilience. Advancing decarbonised and resilient buildings alongside sustainable cooling solutions is therefore critical to achieving climate, development and resilience goals. 

This webinar, organized by the UNEP-hosted Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC), will showcase the latest tools, practices, approaches, and initiatives that can help to accelerate market transformation and the transition towards sustainable building materials. Through practical examples, participants will gain insight into digital innovation, construction practices and whole-life carbon assessment that support the decarbonisation of the sector across the buildings lifecycle.

For more info and how to register: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b9b081cd-c933-4834-8d41-b6c0305ff3f1@0f9e35db-544f-4f60-bdcc-5ea416e6dc70 

Webinar 8 - Advancing the Built Environment Decarbonization: The Role of Commercial Banks in Scaling Finance and Demand | 5 November, 14:00-15:00 CEST

Building on engagement with banks since 2022 and findings from the recent policy document Accelerating Building Renovation at Scale: How Policymakers Can Help Unlock Homeowner Demand and Private Finance, this session will examine how banks are contributing to unlock demand and finance for building retrofits. Speakers will share practical approaches to addressing investment barriers and scaling decarbonization in the built environment.

The webinar will feature a practical overview of current banking practices in the buildings sector, followed by three case studies from international banks sharing their experiences, challenges and lessons learned. Discussions will cover approaches to financing energy-efficiency retrofits, engaging clients and policymakers, unlocking market demand and mobilizing investment for housing resilience and affordable housing, including perspectives from emerging and developing markets.

The webinar aims to foster dialogue between financial institutions and GlobalABC members from industry, policy and academia, while showcasing practical examples that can help accelerate the decarbonization, resilience, and affordability of the built environment.

For more info and how to register: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5d925f5b-0245-4208-ad4f-ba9739803de4@0f9e35db-544f-4f60-bdcc-5ea416e6dc70?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog

Accommodation 

A wide range of accommodation options will be available for participants attending COP31 in Antalya. Participants can explore official hotels and accommodation options through the official COP31 website, as well as the COP31 accommodation partner platform. Due to a high number of expected participants, early booking is strongly suggested. Through the COP31 accommodation partner platform, you will be able to find: 

Venue

The conference is organized around two main zones:

 The COP31 Action Agenda focuses on ten priority themes: Zero Waste and Methane Reduction, Oceans and Seas, Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture, Climate-Resilient Cities,  Dynamic and Resilient Health Systems, Youth and Education, Green Industrialization, Clean Energy Transition and Electrification, Rio Synergies, and Powering Climate Action: Financial & Institutional Boost — with finance, technology, and capacity building as cross-cutting enablers.

For more information, visit the host country website here.
The UNFCCC COP 31 webpage here.
Additional Information on registration here.

Explore GLOBALABC at COP30

Visit the GlobalABC at COP30 page to explore our past activities, events, and key milestones from last year's conference, including the Buildings Pavilion, high-level ministerial meetings, webinars, announcements, and more.