Committee of the Regions to Join COP31 Climate Talks
The EU's Committee of the Regions will take part in the first week of the UN climate conference in Antalya, Türkiye, as part of the EU delegation.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in City Hall
The Committee of the Regions will participate in the 2026 UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye, held 9 to 20 November 2026, as part of the EU delegation. Its delegation includes Kata TÜTTŐ, President of the Committee of the Regions, and eight members from Hungary, Greece, Sweden, France, Ireland, Belgium and other EU member states.
Why it matters
Regions and cities play a key role in translating international climate commitments into concrete action on the ground. The Committee plans to argue that local and regional leaders bring democratic legitimacy and practical implementation experience to the negotiations.
The delegation is listed at eight members drawn from Hungary, Greece, Sweden, France, Ireland, Belgium and other EU member states. The conference runs 9 to 20 November 2026 at the Antalya EXPO Center.
The players
Committee of the Regions
The Committee of the Regions is an EU advisory body made up of elected local and regional representatives that gives subnational governments a formal voice in EU policymaking.
Kata TÜTTŐ
Kata TÜTTŐ is the President of the Committee of the Regions and leads its delegation to COP31.
The details
The Committee of the Regions works with the Local Governments and Municipal Authorities (LGMA) Constituency and will participate in the first week of COP31 within the EU delegation. It plans to advocate for a mandated Multilevel Climate Dialogue integrated into the UNFCCC process and for simpler, more predictable and more accessible international climate finance for local and regional authorities.
Timeline
Summer 2026: devastating heatwaves and wildfires occur across Europe.
9 to 20 November 2026: COP31 is held at the Antalya EXPO Center in Antalya, Türkiye.
The Committee of the Regions participates in the first week of COP31.
Political Context
The Committee's push for a mandated Multilevel Climate Dialogue inside the UNFCCC process would extend the existing climate negotiation framework beyond national governments. It seeks a formal role for local and regional authorities in translating COP commitments into action on the ground.
Local and regional governments are seeking a more direct route to climate finance and a formal seat in international talks, which could affect how climate projects are funded in towns and regions. Residents may see these commitments reflected in local adaptation and energy plans in the years that follow.
The takeaway
Regions and cities are being positioned as essential partners in global climate action rather than only as implementers of national targets. Watch whether a Multilevel Climate Dialogue is formally adopted at COP31.
What happens next
The 2026 UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) runs 9 to 20 November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye, with the Committee of the Regions participating in its first week.
Further reading
For related local government perspectives, see City Hall coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Committee of the Regions (COR).
