Event Dates:9 - 20 Nov, 2026 • 09:00 - 17:00
In person

Antalya, Türkiye

UKGBC at COP31

Learn about the events, activities, and conversations UKGBC is engaging with at COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye and explore how you can get involved.
Climate Change Adaptation Climate Change Mitigation Retrofit Physical Risk Resilient Buildings Event
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The 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) will bring governments, businesses and climate leaders from around the world together in Antalya, Türkiye to build momentum on the next phase of global climate action.

UKGBC will be on the ground, engaging with partners, businesses, and governments to champion the built environment’s role in delivering a just and sustainable transition.

With the focus of climate action increasingly shifting from ambition to delivery, the built environment has a critical role to play in turning global climate commitments into meaningful action. UKGBC’s Chief Executive, Simon McWhirter, and Senior Policy Advisor, Kirsty Girvan, will be representing UKGBC on the international stage, sharing UK expertise and insights while building connections across the global movement for sustainable buildings and a low-carbon future.

We are delighted to be partnering with Climate Action for the 17th Annual Sustainable Innovation Forum, the flagship event of the Climate Action Innovation Zone, taking place on 10 and 11 November during the first week of COP31 in Antalya.

We will update this page in due course as our engagements and activities are confirmed.

COP31 Week 1 (Nov 9 – 13)

November 10th:

UKGBC hosting: 16:30-17:30
Roundtable –“From Risk to Resilience: Making Buildings the Frontline of Climate Adaptation” (Climate Action Innovation Zone)

UKGBC attending: 18:30-20:00
 Reception – REA’s Powering the Circular City reception

November 11th

UKGBC speaking: 11:30-12:30
Panel session –“Electrification in Cities: Transport, Building & Heating” (Sustainable Innovation Forum

UKGBC attending: 19:00-22:00
Reception – Arup’s COP31 evening reception [invite only]

November 12th

UKGBC speaking: 15:30-16:30:
Panel session – Retrofitting for Resilience at scale (in the Global Heating and Cooling Pavilion in the Blue Zone)

UKGBC attending: 17:00-18:30 
Reception – Foster and Partners’ drinks and networking [invite only]

November 13th

UKGBC speaking: 09:00-10:00
Roundtable –“Climate-Resilient Cities: Building Digital Twins, in partnership with BAM UK & Ireland” (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology Pavillion in the Blue Zone) [invite only]

UKGBC attending: 10:30-12:30
Reception – Saint Goban’s Sustainable Construction Talk “Resilience in the Balance: Navigating Tensions and Trade-offs Across the Built Environment” [invite only]

Get in touch

Kirsty Girvan Policy and Public Affairs Senior Advisor
Reach out to Kirsty if you’re attending COP and would like to connect with UKGBC.

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