Cyprus is heading to Antalya with the European Union’s common priorities for COP31 as its guide. According to sources at the Ministry of Agriculture, the country’s main positions focus on strengthening global climate action and implementing the Paris Agreement effectively.
The COP31 summit, taking place in Antalya, Turkey, from 9 to 20 November, is the next major milestone in global climate diplomacy and is drawing international attention to the fight against global warming.
The Cyprus delegation
As Politis has learnt, Cyprus will be represented not only at head of state level but also at ministerial level. President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides will take part in the Leaders’ Summit on 11 and 12 November, as reported in recent days, and will be accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs Constantinos Kombos.
During the summit’s second week, in the high-level segment where environment ministers take the decisions, Cyprus will be represented by Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment Christos Senekis. He will be accompanied by his team of technical experts from the ministry and the Department of Environment.
The main positions of Cyprus and the EU
According to sources at the Ministry of Agriculture, the positions Cyprus will take to Antalya are aligned with the EU’s common positions and priorities for COP31. They aim to strengthen global climate action and ensure the Paris Agreement is implemented effectively.
Specifically, they include:
- Strengthening global climate ambition: promoting the implementation of national commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement
- Adaptation to climate change: strengthening international cooperation and promoting action to adapt to the impacts of climate change and make societies and economies more resilient
- Climate finance: supporting international efforts to mobilise financial resources and effectively help developing countries tackle climate change
- Just transition: promoting a socially fair and economically sustainable transition towards low-emission economies
- Stronger international cooperation: promoting multilateral cooperation and the effective implementation of decisions taken at previous conferences
Continuing the work of the Cyprus Presidency
A ministry official who spoke to Politis said particular importance is also placed on continuing the work and initiatives promoted during the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU in the first half of 2026. The emphasis is on strengthening the EU’s international presence, improving coordination between member states and shaping a more coherent, long-term strategy for international climate negotiations.
