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Past events

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

13 Oct
2026

Online
3.00pm - 3.30pm AEDT / 7.00am - 7.30am TRT

Event Details

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. 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 include:

  • Dr Sally Box, Head of International Climate Negotiations Division, Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)
  • 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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Upcoming events

09 Nov
2026
Antalya, Türkiye

UN Climate Change Conference – COP31

In 2026, Australia assumes the role of Presidency for Negotiations at COP31 – officially, the 31st Conference of the Parties to the ...
UN Climate Change Conference – COP31
10 Nov
2026
Online 1.00pm - 2.30pm (AEDT)

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The UNGCNA is running an Advanced Human Rights Due Diligence Working Group in 2026 to establish a new peer learning forum ...
Session 3 | Advanced Human Rights Due Diligence Working Group