In November 2026, COP31 will take place in the Antalya, Türkiye. Representatives from several Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force (GCF Task Force) member jurisdictions will be featured in events throughout COP31, including our official side event on Nov. 12. See below for our full COP31 itinerary, and be sure to check back for updates.

Agenda

Thursday, November 12, 2026

13:15 - 14:45

OFFICIAL SIDE EVENT - Subnational Governments for Biodiversity: Protected Areas as Catalysts for the New Forest Economy. Side Event Room 9 - SAFRANBOLU, Blue Zone

Lead organizer: University of California (Los Angeles)

Co-organizers: Pronatura Sur, Re:wild, University of Colorado – Boulder