UC San Diego Delegation to Bring Ocean Science to the Forefront of COP31

A delegation of students, faculty and staff from the University of California San Diego is heading to Antalya, Türkiye, to participate in international climate negotiations at the 31st United Nations (UN) Conference of the Parties, or COP31 .

From Nov. 9-20, 2026, world leaders, policymakers, experts and other accredited observers will gather at the two-week conference to discuss the climate crisis and advance global cooperation on climate change. COP31 is focused on implementation of climate solutions and advancing the global energy transition that drives more economic growth, jobs, food security, better health and safety and affordable clean energy.

This year’s COP is also being called the “Blue COP” for its emphasis on placing the ocean at the center of global climate progress. As representatives of the University of California observer delegation at COP31, UC San Diego students and faculty will contribute their ocean and climate science expertise in the development of climate solutions through speaking engagements, panel discussions and other activities throughout the conference.