SP Architects Converts EXPO 2016 Grounds for COP31 in Antalya
The COP31 conference is set to take place in Antalya's Aksu district from November 9 to 20, 2026, with Türkiye in the presidency and Australia facilitating negotiations. SP Architects has transformed the former EXPO 2016 site, working alongside Türkiye's Ministry of Environment, UNFCCC, and various stakeholders. The location will feature a Blue Zone, managed by the UNFCCC for negotiations, and a Green Zone designated for public activities, necessitating careful security and circulation measures. The World Leaders' Climate Action Summit is scheduled for November 11–12, concentrating on resilient urban development, eco-friendly buildings, and sustainable practices. Additional topics will cover energy, transportation, food systems, climate finance, and ecosystem preservation. Following the conference, the area will host fairs and concerts. The overarching theme is "From Dialogue to Consensus, From Consensus to Action."
Key facts
- COP31 runs November 9–20, 2026, in Antalya, Türkiye
- Türkiye hosts and holds the presidency; Australia leads formal negotiations
- SP Architects adapted the former EXPO 2016 Antalya grounds in the Aksu district
- The Blue Zone hosts UNFCCC negotiations; the Green Zone hosts public events and exhibitions
- The World Leaders' Climate Action Summit takes place November 11–12
- November 12 focuses on resilient cities and the built environment
- The theme is "From Dialogue to Consensus, From Consensus to Action"
- The site is planned to continue hosting fairs and concerts after COP31
Entities
Artists
- Reyyan Dogan
- Ant Rozetsky
- Gürkan Akay
Institutions
- SP Architects
- Nita Architects
- United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
- Türkiye's Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change
- EXPO 2016 Antalya
- ArchDaily
- Unsplash
- Convención Marco de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio Climático
Locations
- Antalya
- Türkiye
- Aksu
- Australia
- Baku
- Azerbaijan
- Belém
- Brazil
- Turquía