A COP31 briefing for chambers and exchanges

Chambers of commerce and commodity exchanges are the most effective route for COP31 information to reach SMEs. This briefing gathers what you can pass on to members in one page. Everything is sourced and can be shared freely with a link to our guide.

How business is organised at COP31

• The COP31 Business Envoy and Business Forum is led by TOBB; TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu chairs the COP31 Business Forum.¹
• Forum working groups include SMEs; outputs go to the COP31 Business and Investment Summit on 12–13 November.²
• The COP31 President has called for technical assistance, common methodologies, capacity building and workable reporting so that SMEs can join the transition.¹

Dates to share

Full programme: COP31 calendar.³

Five messages for members

1. COP31 is about implementation — the right moment to showcase solutions.
2. The Green Zone is open to all — register as a visitor on cop31.tr.⁴
3. Regulation is changing — the Climate Law, ETS and EU CBAM raise demand for emissions data (summary).
4. Data readiness is a competitive edge.
5. Free visibility — SMEs can share their COP31 activities on a free profile at smesatcop31.com.

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COP31 in Antalya: information and opportunities for SMEs

The UN Climate Change Conference COP31 takes place in Antalya on 9–20 November 2026, with 16 November covering science, industry, technology and SMEs. A sourced guide to COP31, its opportunities for SMEs and current climate regulation is available at smesatcop31.com/en/cop31, where SMEs can also share their COP31 activities free of charge.