India to pursue Solution-oriented and Equitable Climate Action at UNFCCC COP31 in Antalya
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, outlined India’s priorities for COP31 of the UNFCCC, to be held in Antalya, Türkiye, from 9th to 20th November 2026, and highlighted the key outcomes of India’s participation in CBD COP17 and UNCCD COP17.
Briefing the media in New Delhi today the Minister said India will approach COP31 with a solution-oriented vision, bringing practical solutions for the Global South, with capacity building, knowledge sharing and geography-specific solutions at the core. India will work closely with G-77 and China, LMDC and BASIC, he informed.
The Minister reaffirmed that India stands committed to make positive contributions to global efforts to achieve objectives of climate convention and goals of Paris Agreement. He said Climate finance will be a key priority, with India seeking a COP31 decision to commence the Climate Finance Work Programme.
Talking about UNCCD COP17 in Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia), the Minister stated that India highlighted land restoration as central to food and water security, biodiversity, livelihoods and rural economies.(UPDATED ON 3RD NOEMBER 2026)
