COP31: Recommended Events

The following is a curated list of side events scheduled to take place during the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31) that are recommended by JCoR and our Religious community at the United Nations in New York. Please check back as this page will continue to be updated as COP31 approaches.

COP31 Franciscan Climate Talks: What’s at stake at the 2026 UN Climate Conference? 
5 November 2026, 8:00am (New York time)

Webinar held via Zoom
 
Sponsor: Franciscans International
 
Flyer: Click on the following link to access the event flyer in English 
 
 
***Interpretation provided in English and Spanish***

Understanding Climate COPs: Climate Justice, the transition away from fossil fuels, and our responsibility to care for our common home
5 November 2026, 10:00am (New York time)

Webinar held via Zoom
 
Sponsors: VIVAT International and JPIC Commission USG-UISG
 

Details: This webinar will introduce the UN climate Conferences of the Parties (COPs) and their significance in the global response to climate change. It will also explore COP30’s outcomes and unfinished business, the Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels (TAFF) initiative, and the road towards COP31. In addition, it will provide an opportunity to Connect international climate discussions with the realities of the communities you serve. Furthermore, participants will reflect on  climate justice, human dignity, and care for our common home, and together we will identify key priorities and expectations for COP31.

Flyer: Click on the following links to access the event flyer in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Z_j2Ni3pRd2WYUuzKEUZfw#/registration

***Interpretation provided in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese***

Faith for a Just Transition Away From Fossil Fuels and Climate Justice
18 November 2026, 11:30-13:00 (Antalya time zone)

Hybrid event held online and in-person at event held Side Event Room 4 – AŞIK VEYSEL
 
Sponsors: Medical Mission Sisters, VIVAT International, Fondazione Proclade Internazionale-Onlus, Maryknoll Sisters, Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, Cooperation Internationale pour le Développement et la Solidarité (CIDSE), and Institute of Studies on Religion (ISER)
 

Details: This side event will focus on sharing outcomes from the First Transition Away from Fossil Fuels (TAFF) Conference, connecting the COP30 Presidency roadmap and other UNFCCC processes, and outlining expectations for the the Second TAFF expectations. Faith leaders will share about the Faith leader’s Manifesto and local experiences to deepen our understanding of the impacts of fossil fuel dependency and explore faith-led solutions that can contribute to the second TAFF conference and UNFCCC processes for a more sustainable future.

Flyer: Click on the following link to access the event flyer in English

Concept note: Click on the following link to access the concept note in English.

Watch the livestream via the COP31 YouTube channel

***On-site English-Spanish interpretation***