COP31 President Murat Kurum published his third letter to Parties on 28 August 2026. Drawing attention to the widening gap between commitments and delivery, the letter calls for a shift “from targets to implementation”.
The ten priority themes of the COP31 Action Agenda
- Clean Energy Transition and Electrification
- Zero Waste and Methane Reduction
- Climate-Resilient Cities
- Green Industrialisation
- Youth and Education
- Food Security
- Oceans and Seas
- Dynamic and Resilient Health Systems
- Rio Synergies
- Climate Implementation Bridge (BRIDGE)
Measurable targets for 2035
35%Share of electricity in final energy consumption
≥ 50%Reduction in projected growth of municipal solid waste
≥ 25%Reduction in building-sector energy intensity
≥ 15%Global circular material use rate
Calendar reminders
- 11–12 November 2026: World Leaders Climate Action Summit, Antalya
- 12–13 November 2026: COP31 Business Forum
- 31 December 2026: Deadline for Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs)
