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From the Pacific to Antalya: What your business needs to know ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference COP31

From the Pacific to Antalya: What your business needs to know ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference COP31

Join the upcoming webinar hosted by the UN Global Compact Network Australia (UNGCNA) on the key themes, priorities and expected outcomes of this year's UN Climate Conference (COP31).

2026 is a milestone year for Australian business, with Australia assuming the role of Presidency of Negotiations at COP31 – officially, the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) happening in Antalya, Türkiye later this year. It presents a unique opportunity for the Australian private sector to address the need for stronger commitments and meaningful action on the global stage.

This special webinar is part of UNGCNA's COP31 business engagement activities, with a strong focus on understanding and championing Australian business priorities, to feed into the COP31 agenda.

Who is this for

The 30-minute session is designed for business leaders, sustainability professionals, investors and decision-makers seeking to understand how COP31 may shape the operating environment for Australian business in the years ahead.

What's in the webinar

It will bring together Australian and Turkish high-level perspectives to explore how COP31's priorities may influence business strategy, risk management and growth opportunities.

Speakers 

  • Dr Sally Box, Head of International Climate Negotiations Division, Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
  • Melda Çele, Executive Director, UN Global Compact Network Türkiye
  • Dr Evan Center (Moderator), Head of Environment and Climate Change, UN Global Compact Network Australia
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