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At COP31, SIWI will bring water governance expertise to discussions on climate adaptation, mitigation and implementation. Through the Water for Climate Pavilion and selected events, we will explore how stronger cooperation, investment and policy can put water at the centre of practical climate solutions.
Date
9 Nov 2026 - 20 Nov 2026
PlaceTürkiye
CONTACT
Bringing water into climate action
COP31, the UN climate conference, brings countries together to advance the implementation of the Paris Agreement. Water connects many of the issues on the agenda, from adapting to droughts and floods to reducing emissions and financing resilient development. SIWI will contribute water governance expertise to help connect climate commitments with the policies, investment and cooperation needed to deliver them.
A central part of SIWI’s engagement is the Water for Climate Pavilion, a shared space for organizations working across water and climate. SIWI hosts the Pavilion’s secretariat, supporting coordination with its Steering Committee and partners. SIWI experts will also contribute to selected events across the two weeks.
Through 35 events, the Pavilion will bring together policymakers, researchers, businesses and practitioners to exchange knowledge, build partnerships and advance practical solutions. Its focus spans adaptation, mitigation, means of implementation and a just transition. Guided by its joint Position paper, the Pavilion will advocate for water to be addressed more coherently across climate negotiations, so that water action is better planned, financed and measured.
Our engagements
All times are local to Antalya (UTC+3)
Too Much and Too Little Water at the Front Line of Climate Change
10 November | 14:00–15:30 | Water for Climate Pavilion
How can climate adaptation better address the interconnected risks of floods and droughts? Co-organized by SIWI and the Governments of Japan and Egypt, as co-chairs of Interactive Dialogue C of the UN 2026 Water Conference, this session will explore how integrated water management, early warning and investment can strengthen resilience. Discussions will help connect the water and climate agendas ahead of the December conference.
Water for Climate Pavilion opening ceremony
11 November | 14:00–15:30 | Water for Climate Pavilion
The opening ceremony will set out the Pavilion’s priorities for COP31, with special inaugural statements linking the global water and climate agendas. Moderated by SIWI’s Susanne Halling Duffy, it will bring together government representatives, international leaders and partners to highlight water’s role in delivering the Paris Agreement and connect discussions at COP31 with wider global water processes.
Adaptation planning to action: Advancing water resilience and security
14 November | Time to be confirmed | Water for Climate Pavilion
How can countries turn adaptation plans into practical action? This session will explore approaches to prioritizing water investments, strengthening institutions and mobilizing adaptation finance. Drawing on experiences from governments, researchers and financiers, it will showcase tools for making decisions under uncertainty and delivering lasting water security and climate resilience.
Fostering synergies between the three Rio Conventions through water-climate-nature action
15 November | Time to be confirmed | Water for Climate Pavilion
How can action on water help countries meet their commitments across the three Rio Conventions? This session will showcase adaptation measures that strengthen climate resilience while restoring ecosystems and addressing land degradation. Practical examples will highlight how to overcome barriers to implementation and attract investment. Outcomes will inform a proposed Flagship Initiative for the UN 2026 Water Conference and a roadmap for continued action towards 2028 and beyond.
Financing Largescale Forest Landscape and Ecosystem Restoration for Increased Agriculture and Food Security in Africa
16 November | 09:30–11:00 (time to be confirmed) | Africa Pavilion
How can investment in landscape restoration strengthen food and water security in Africa? At this event convened by the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), SIWI will launch its policy paper Financing green water. SIWI’s Sara Castro-Hallgren will present how integrating water into forest and landscape restoration can strengthen the investment case and help mobilize finance. The discussion will draw on practical experiences from the African Forest Landscape Restoration Initiative (AFR100).
Green Water for Climate Resilience: From Science to Action
17 November | 15:00–16:30 | Water for Climate Pavilion
Co-organized by SIWI, Wageningen University & Research and UNESCO, this session will pre-launch the Green Water Flagship Initiative ahead of the UN 2026 Water Conference. It will explore how green water, the moisture held in soils and used by vegetation, supports climate adaptation, healthy ecosystems and sustainable land use. Discussions will focus on translating scientific advances into policy, investment and practical action.