Our academics and students will be able to submit their project and contribution proposals for COP31 to the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) under the coordination of our Rectorate.
COP31, the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, will be held in Antalya on 9–20 November 2026, hosted by Türkiye.
COP31 will bring together government representatives, scientists, international organisations, private sector representatives and civil society actors from different countries around the world.
COP31 will address issues concerning the common future of humanity, such as clean energy, green transformation, sustainable development, climate finance and adaptation to climate change.
YÖK has begun accepting academic contribution and project submissions in order to bring universities’ knowledge, research capacity and innovative work to COP31.
Projects and contribution proposals prepared by our academics and students will be compiled under the coordination of our Rectorate and submitted to YÖK.
The final submission date set by YÖK is 14 August 2026.
COP31 university contribution and project categories
• Research, Technology Development and Entrepreneurship
• University-Industry Collaboration
• International Collaboration Proposals
• Side Event / Workshop
• University Preparation and Awareness Activities Ahead of COP31
COP31 themes
• Zero Waste / Circular Economy
• Oceans and Seas
• Food Security and Water
• Climate-Resilient Cities
• Strengthening Climate Action
• Youth and Education
• Green Industrialisation
• Clean Energy Transition
• Rio Synergy
• Access to Climate Finance
Application steps, the submission calendar and detailed information are available at the links below:
COP31 – Antalya 2026 UN Climate Summit:
https://cop31.tr
COP31 University Contribution and Project Submission Form:
https://academy.cop31.center
