The Path to COP31

The 31st annual UN climate summit (COP31) will take place Nov. 9 to Nov. 20, 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye. It’s a major moment for the world’s leaders to demonstrate progress on past climate pledges and put forward new plans that benefit people and the planet.

As the world navigates the path to COP31, WRI experts are closely tracking the issues at stake. Visit this resource hub regularly for the latest commentary, analysis, events and more.

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ADVISORY: WRI Press Call on Expectations for COP31

News October 8, 2026

Aerial view of a city with low-rise buildings and mountains in the background under a clear sky. — Antalya, Türkiye. Photo by Igor Sporynin/Unsplash

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ADVISORY: WRI Press Call on Expectations for COP31

WASHINGTON (October 8, 2026) — Join World Resources Institute (WRI) for a press call on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 8:30–9:30 am ET / 2:30–3:30 pm CEST, where experts will discuss what’s needed for a successful outcome at the COP31 climate summit in Antalya

News October 8, 2026
Energy

The Truth About Renewable Electricity: Your Questions, Answered
Information — and misinformation — is swirling about renewables and their costs, benefits and reliability. Here, we set the record straight.
Insights August 31, 2026
Energy

It’s Not Enough to Electrify More. We Must Electrify Better.
Electrification means replacing technologies that burn fossil fuels directly — gasoline-fueled cars, diesel buses, gas boilers, industrial furnaces, etc. — with alternatives powered by electricity. This shift is moving center stage not only as a climate strategy, but as a question of affordability, economic competitiveness, public health, consumer experience, energy security and resilience to volatile fuel markets.
Insights August 3, 2026
Ocean

5 Near-term Decisions Will Affect the Ocean for Years to Come
Maximizing the positive impacts of the ocean economy hinges on progress going further, faster. Key summits and decision points this year could tip the scales in the right direction.
Insights July 28, 2026
Climate

The Roadmap to $1.3 Trillion in Climate Finance Will Rely on Building Coalitions

At the 2024 UN climate change summit (COP29), governments agreed to scale up public and private finance for developing countries to at least $1.3 trillion a year by 2035 to support their climate resilient, low-emission development.

Insights June 15, 2026
Ocean

The Ocean Can Play a Much Larger Role in Fighting Climate Change
New research shows that ocean-based climate change solutions could deliver over one-third of the emissions reductions needed to meet global climate goals.
Insights May 22, 2026

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The Path to COP31

ADVISORY: WRI Press Call on Expectations for COP31

The Truth About Renewable Electricity: Your Questions, Answered
Information — and misinformation — is swirling about renewables and their costs, benefits and reliability. Here, we set the record straight.

5 Near-term Decisions Will Affect the Ocean for Years to Come
Maximizing the positive impacts of the ocean economy hinges on progress going further, faster. Key summits and decision points this year could tip the scales in the right direction.

The Ocean Can Play a Much Larger Role in Fighting Climate Change
New research shows that ocean-based climate change solutions could deliver over one-third of the emissions reductions needed to meet global climate goals.

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ADVISORY: WRI Press Call on Expectations for COP31

The Truth About Renewable Electricity: Your Questions, Answered Information — and misinformation — is swirling about renewables and their costs, benefits and reliability. Here, we set the record straight.

5 Near-term Decisions Will Affect the Ocean for Years to Come Maximizing the positive impacts of the ocean economy hinges on progress going further, faster. Key summits and decision points this year could tip the scales in the right direction.

The Ocean Can Play a Much Larger Role in Fighting Climate Change New research shows that ocean-based climate change solutions could deliver over one-third of the emissions reductions needed to meet global climate goals.

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The Truth About Renewable Electricity: Your Questions, Answered
Information — and misinformation — is swirling about renewables and their costs, benefits and reliability. Here, we set the record straight.

5 Near-term Decisions Will Affect the Ocean for Years to Come
Maximizing the positive impacts of the ocean economy hinges on progress going further, faster. Key summits and decision points this year could tip the scales in the right direction.

The Ocean Can Play a Much Larger Role in Fighting Climate Change
New research shows that ocean-based climate change solutions could deliver over one-third of the emissions reductions needed to meet global climate goals.