Resource Justice Network to Attend COP31 Summit
The Resource Justice Network delegation will join global leaders in Antalya for the COP31 climate conference this November.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Civic Engagement
The Resource Justice Network will send a delegation to the COP31 climate summit in Antalya, Türkiye, running from November 9-20, 2026. Members will engage in regional advocacy, movement building, and strategic communications with international partners.
Why it matters
The delegation aims to represent the network and foster collaborative partnerships on the global stage during the international climate event. Their presence facilitates direct engagement with leaders and stakeholders tasked with navigating environmental policy.
The delegation features representatives with extensive policy backgrounds, including Nsama Chikwanka, who brings 18 years of professional development policy experience. The summit proceedings are scheduled to take place from November 9 through November 20, 2026.
The players
Angela Asuncion
She serves as the Asia Pacific Coordinator for the Resource Justice Network.
Adam Anthony
He acts as the Head of Africa for the Resource Justice Network.
Zoé Spriet-Mezoued
She serves as the Head of Strategic Communications and Campaigns for the Resource Justice Network.
Nsama Chikwanka
She is the National Coordinator for Publish What You Pay (PWYP) Zambia.
Dr. Papa Fara Diallo
He is the President of Publish What You Pay (PWYP) Senegal and an academic.
The details
The delegation consists of several key figures, including Asia Pacific Coordinator Angela Asuncion, Head of Africa Adam Anthony, and Head of Strategic Communications and Campaigns Zoé Spriet-Mezoued. Other participants include Fatiha Amairi of Association Développement Sans Frontières, Layla Samaraie of Resource Justice Network MENA, Nsama Chikwanka of PWYP Zambia, and Dr. Papa Fara Diallo of PWYP Senegal.
Timeline
Adam Anthony will attend the summit from November 9-13, 2026.
Angela Asuncion is scheduled to attend the conference from November 9-20, 2026.
Zoé Spriet-Mezoued will be present at the conference from November 16-20, 2026.
Political Context
The delegation's attendance at the COP31 climate conference follows the established pattern of international civil society participation in global environmental negotiations. Critics often raise concerns about the efficacy of such delegations in influencing the binding policy outcomes reached by member nations.
The attendance of these delegates may influence the direction of international agreements that eventually impact national environmental regulations and tax policies. Citizens should monitor the outcomes of these sessions for potential shifts in local resource management and developmental funding requirements.
The takeaway
Global climate summits rely on the contributions of diverse regional experts to ensure that international policies account for localized impacts. Stakeholders can implement this approach of cross-sector collaboration by engaging with regional policy experts on community-specific resource issues.
Further reading
For more on international advocacy and grassroots involvement in global policy, visit the Civic Engagement section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Resource Justice Network.
