COP31 Will Focus on Implementation

UNFCCC - COP31

Since 1995, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has held Conference of the Parties (COP) annually to bring together leaders, experts, civil society groups and businesses from different countries to collaborate on strategies to mitigate the impacts of climate change. This year’s 31st COP is scheduled to be held in Antalya, Türkiye, from 9 to 20 November 2026.

Implementation Focus

COP31 is framed as an “Implementation COP”. The emphasis is on translating existing commitments — Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), climate finance pledges, adaptation goals — into concrete action, while rebuilding trust through dialogue and strengthening consensus on shared responsibilities.

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Our Presence at COP31

This year, WISDP and HiESD lead a Hong Kong delegation contributing keynote addresses, moderation, youth engagement and the release of flagship publications at China Pavilion and related side events.

Handbook (ENG)
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Handbook (CHI)
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DAY 1 · 9 November 2026
Cross-sector Collaboration for Climate Action

Professor Karen Cheung, President of the WISDP and UHKA, director of the HiESD will deliver a keynote, themed “Empowering Youth · Net Zero Actions · Global Certification” at the Side event at the China Pavilion. 

She will share how we connected youth action with net-zero pathways and promoted shared standards for climate education through global certification. 

DAY 2 · 10 November 2026
Circular Economy & Hong Kong’s Green Transformation

We will support the China Association of Circular Economy side event on China’s path to carbon peaking and neutrality through circular economy, and the Environment and Ecology Bureau, HKSAR side event “From Vision to Collaborative Action: Hong Kong’s Key Role in the Green Transformation”.

DAY 3 · 11 November 2026
Climate Film and Television Public Welfare Promotion
UHKA Green Citizen Youth Ambassador (GCYA) team participates and moderates. The side event uses visual media to showcase climate action and foster international exchange. Release of the GCYA Youth Climate Prospect video series.
DAY 4 · 12 November 2026
Global Climate Filmmakers Gathering · Antalya 2026

Continued engagement with the climate film and television community and youth creators.

Our Publications at the Event

Hong Kong Sustainable Development Innovation & Technology Solutions Report 2025

Compiled from the Hong Kong Sustainable Development Innovation & Technology Summit 2025 Cum Awards Ceremony (supported by the Innovation and Technology Commission, HKQAA and HiESD). Showcases award-winning industrial and cross-industry low-carbon, socially beneficial technology, management and solution cases. Presented at the COP31 China Pavilion to raise international visibility of Hong Kong’s SD & IT solutions.

Hong Kong Green School Quality Standard (HKGSQS)

Localised standard aligned with UNESCO’s Greening Education Partnership (GEP). Covers four pillars: School Governance, Facilities and Operations, Teaching and Learning, and Community Engagement. UHKA and HiESD are recognised by UNESCO as an accreditation organisation under the GEP. Schools certified under the Standard join the global green school network and support UNESCO’s goal of greening at least 50% of schools by 2030. Applied through the Net Zero School Project from the 2026/27 academic year.
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UNESCO Hong Kong Youth Climate Prospect (Video)

Created by the UHKA Green Citizen Youth Ambassador (GCYA) team. A series of short video messages expressing climate visions from diverse fields of study and practice. Transforms youth from audience to content creators, actors and communicators, strengthening iterative youth climate narrative and advocacy at the international level.

Post-Conference Sharing Session

1 December 2026 (Tuesday) · 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. @ InnoCentre, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong

Join us for an exclusive debrief where speakers share key insights and experiences from COP31. Engage with the Hong Kong climate and sustainability community on emission reduction, renewable energy, urban transformation, adaptation, finance and carbon markets.

#Key sectors: Emission Reduction · Renewable Energy Investments · Urban Transformation · Adaptation and Finance · Carbon Markets

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