​COP31 will be the first UN climate summit held under a split leadership model, with Türkiye leading the Action Agenda and Australia overseeing the formal negotiations process. At the same time, governments and coalitions are advancing voluntary initiatives outside the official COP negotiations.

​For journalists covering climate, energy and regional diplomacy, understanding how these parallel tracks interact will be critical to reporting on COP31 and its implications for Asia.

​SFOC is holding this special pre-media briefing to provide a practical guide to the key themes shaping COP31, including:

• ​The Türkiye-Australia co-presidency and how responsibilities are divided between negotiations and implementation.

• ​The growing influence of voluntary coalitions and initiatives advancing the transition away from fossil fuels.

• ​Key outcomes from the Pacific pre-COP process and what they may signal for negotiations in Antalya.

• ​The COP31 Action Agenda and its focus on clean energy transition and electrification.

• ​What these developments mean for Asian economies, energy security debates, and regional climate diplomacy.

​The discussion will draw on perspectives from Pacific climate leaders, international policy experts and civil society organisations working closely on COP31-related processes.

​Featured Speakers

• ​Emmanuelle Pinault, Senior Director, Action Agenda Delivery, Climate High-Level Champions

• ​Vance Culbert, Senior Policy Advisor & COFFIS Secretariat Manager, IISD

​Who Should Attend?

​This briefing is designed for:

• ​Journalists covering climate, energy, business, diplomacy, or international affairs

• ​Editors and producers preparing COP31 coverage

• ​Reporters seeking Asia-focused story angles ahead of COP31

• ​Media professionals interested in energy transition and regional climate policy

​📅 28 October 2026
🕚 11:00 AM-12:00 PM (JST/KST)
📍 Online (Zoom)
🗣️ English with Japanese and Korean simultaneous interpretation