Find Renewable Energy Institute's representatives in Antalya, Türkiye, at the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Our representatives will engage in meetings and participate in various events to discuss climate action and collaborative efforts to accelerate the energy transition and renewable energy deployment.
This page will be updated as details of upcoming events become available.
(Last updated: 14 October 2026)
Event Information
| Toward 2035: Non-State Actors on Clean Electrification, Resilience, and a Just Transition |
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Building on the COP31 Presidency’s proposed target of achieving a 35% electrification rate by 2035, this session will showcase leading examples of efforts to accelerate clean electrification and the expansion of renewable energy, including the deployment of high-efficiency air conditioning using heat pump technologies in which Japan is a global leader, as well as corporate renewable energy procurement.
The session will also highlight practical initiatives by diverse stakeholders toward a sustainable, decarbonized society, with a focus on community engagement, enhanced resilience, and a just transition.
A wide range of stakeholders participating in JCI—including businesses, local governments, youth, and international organizations—will share how Japan’s non-state actors are advancing and collaborating on climate action. The session will also explore the role Japan can play in achieving the 2035 target and opportunities for international cooperation.
| Date/Time | Saturday 14 November 2026 Turkey time（UTC+3) 15:45-17:00 / Japan time（UTC+9) 21:45-23:00 |
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| Venue | COP31, JAPAN PAVILION |
| Organizer | Japan Climate Initiative (JCI) |
| Speakers | Sergio Shigeo Kato, Karolin Jiptner and more |
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