The 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31) will take place in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9 to 20, under a joint governance model where Türkiye hosts the summit and presidency, while Australia leads the formal negotiations. The conference will bring together national delegations, government representatives, scientists, businesses, and civil society to discuss international climate action, including emissions reduction, adaptation to climate impacts, and climate finance. As countries continue to face the challenges of extreme weather, resource consumption, and the transition to lower-carbon economies, this year’s programme includes dedicated discussions on zero waste, energy and transport, and resilient cities. In preparation for the event, SP Architects is adapting the former EXPO 2016 grounds in Antalya to accommodate the conference, with plans for the site to remain in use after it concludes.
COP31의 주제 프로그램은 에너지와 교통, 식품과 농업, 기후 재정, 순환경제, 해양 및 육상 생태계 보호를 다룬다. 세계 정상 기후 행동 정상회의는 11월 11–12일에 열려 각국의 정상들이 모여 기후 약속과 국제 협력에 대해 논의한다. 11월 12일에는 프로그램이 탄력 도시와 건축 환경에 초점을 맞춰 기후 친화적 건물, 도시 회복력, 재난 위험 관리, 지방정부, 스마트 시티, 자연 기반 해결책, 모빌리티, 인프라, 지속 가능한 폐기물 시스템 등을 다룬다. 이러한 논의는 건설 부문의 환경 영향, 건설 운영에서의 배출 및 건설 자재 생산과 같은 맥락 속에서 진행된다.
The COP31 venue builds on infrastructure originally developed for EXPO 2016 Antalya, an international horticultural exhibition. Its grounds in Antalya’s Aksu district included landscaped areas, exhibition facilities, and buildings dedicated to agriculture and biodiversity. For COP31, SP Architects is adapting this existing site through a combination of renovations and new permanent and temporary structures.
The conference venue will comprise two areas with distinct functions. The Blue Zone, managed by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), will host formal negotiations and meetings involving accredited participants, while the Green Zone will accommodate public events, exhibitions, and dialogue. Bringing both areas together on the same site requires the coordination of circulation, security boundaries, and shared facilities. According to SP Architects, the practice has led the project from concept through construction over the past year, working from an office established on site and coordinating with Türkiye’s Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change, the UNFCCC, and other stakeholders.
The design incorporates modular and reusable building components, alongside measures addressing environmental control and operational efficiency. Following COP31, the grounds are intended to continue hosting fairs, concerts, and other events, in coordination with Antalya’s metropolitan and district municipalities. This planned continuation of the site’s use extends its role beyond the international conference and builds on infrastructure established for a previous large-scale event.
최근 COP들에서는 국제 기후협상에서의 진전과 약속을 실제 이행으로 옮기는 데 따른 도전이 동시에 강조되어 왔다. 바쿠에서 COP29에 합의된 기후 재정 목표와 벨렘에서의 COP30가 제시한 적응 재정 및 공정한 전환의 진전을 바탕으로, COP31 역시 기후 재정과 배출 감소에 관한 논의가 계속되는 가운데 열린다. “대화에서 합의로, 합의에서 실행으로”라는 주제를 내건 안탈리아 회의는 도시 회복력 및 지속 가능한 개발과 관련된 기존 기후 약속의 이행을 강화하는 것을 목표로 한다.
