From 9 November 2026 to 30 November 2026 Antalya, Türkiye

Climate COP31

Thirty-first session of the Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). With the participation of CIRAD.

At the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), CIRAD will be present to give a voice to science and promote integrated solutions to address climate change.

The CIRAD agenda at Climate COP31

One Health and the Nexus approach: initiatives to lead the way and reconcile climate, biodiversity, and health

9 November 2026, 14:00-15:30, France Pavilion, organised by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, UN Global Compact (France network), PREZODE and Entreprises pour l’Environnement (EPE)

In the face of health, climate, biodiversity, and pollution crises, the "One Health" approach and the health-climate-biodiversity-environment nexus call for moving beyond silos to build integrated strategies. Indeed, protecting ecosystems, preserving soil sustainability, and reducing community-level risks serve simultaneously as pathways for climate adaptation, biodiversity conservation, and the reduction of risks associated with the emergence of zoonotic diseases.

This event will bring together policymakers, local stakeholders, and representatives from the business and academic sectors to discuss collaborative levers for accelerating the implementation of the One Health approach. It will also highlight various voluntary initiatives capable of fostering collective momentum across different dialogue and cooperation frameworks.

Soil Health and Pastoralism in a World Beyond 1.5°C: Adapting Today and Building Long-Term Resilience Building synergies across the Three Rio Conventions

9 November 2026, 16:00-17:30, France Pavilion, organised by CIRAD and IRD

As the 1.5 °C threshold has been overshot and its consequences for ecosystems, water resources, food systems and livelihoods are growing, this event will look at the levers for jointly strengthening climate change mitigation, adaptation and long-term resilience, by means of an approach encompassing the three Rio Conventions, in line with the recommendations made in the UNEP report Limiting Overshoot.

The discussions will highlight the strategic role of soil health in fostering joint benefits in terms of climate, biodiversity, water, food security and health, with particular emphasis on pastoral systems and rangelands. The session will bring together scientists, negotiators and grassroots players, to explore the means to take greater account of those issues when setting priorities and building funding mechanisms. It will also serve to identify the governance and cooperation mechanisms required to transform the synergies between the Rio Conventions into concrete, sustainable actions on a territory scale.

With the participation of:

Vincent Blanfort, agroecologist and Climate Change Officer
Emma Jagu-Schippers, climate economist.

Accelerating NDC Ambition Through AI, ACE, Article 6.8 and Inclusive Rio Convention Synergies

12 November 2026, 16:45-18:15, Blue Zone, Side Event Room 8 - BERGAMA, organised by CIRAD, Association Actions Vitales pour le Développement Durable (AVD) and African Environmental Network

How can AI, Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE), Article 6.8 and inclusive collaboration strengthen NDCs while advancing climate, biodiversity and land restoration?

Using pastoralism as a practical example, the event showcases integrated Rio Convention action and innovation.

With the participation of:

Vincent Blanfort, agroecologist and Climate Change Officer;
Emma Jagu-Schippers, climate economist.

"Transhumance 360°" exhibition

9 to 14 November 2026, Blue Zone, Stand 44

This immersive, interactive exhibition highlights the initiatives led by family producers' organisations to foster climate action, along with their funding models and what is needed to boost their engagement.

Through various participatory activities, visitors will be able to discover the issues for climate action in pastoral environments, test new educational approaches and understand the levers for mobilisation and funding.