The COP31 Leaders Summit kicks off in Antalya on Wednesday, November 11, bringing the world's most powerful decision-makers under one roof for the two-day diplomatic marathon.

Hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, this high-level segment brings together world leaders, ministers, and heads of international organisations - to cut through geopolitical gridlock and breathe new life into global climate action.

While the broader UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) negotiation tracks are already underway and will run until November 20, this two-day window is the political engine of the entire event. The agenda is dominated by tough technical negotiations over two massive issues: new global climate finance targets and aggressive emission cuts.

Programme:

05:30 - 11:00 GMT Arrival of Heads of State and Government at Conference venue

06:00 - 08:45 GMT Bilateral Meetings for Heads of State and Government

08:45 Family Photo

09:15 GMT Opening session of Antalya Leaders Summit

10:30 - 11:00 Break

11:00 - 11:30 GMT Opening ceremony of first part of High-Level Segment for Heads of State and Government

11:30 - 15:30 Delivery of National Statements by Heads of State