Food & Agriculture Pavilion - 31st Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (COP31)

COP31 takes place November 9-20, 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye. The conference positions food, land, and water systems at the heart of climate action and efforts to strengthen food security, economic stability, and resilience.

The Challenge

Climate extremes increasingly combine with conflict, health crises, price volatility, and disruptions to global trade. When food, land, and water systems are weak, the consequences spread quickly: food prices rise, nutritious diets become harder to access, and livelihoods are lost.

These effects fall unevenly, particularly on women, young people, smallholder farmers, pastoralists, fishers, Indigenous Peoples, and other communities directly dependent on natural resources.

The Interconnection

Food, land, and water are interconnected. Water scarcity shapes what can be grown. Land-use decisions affect water availability, carbon storage, and biodiversity. Farming choices influence emissions, productivity, and livelihoods.

Action in one area can generate benefits but can also shift risk to another. Effective climate policy depends on evidence that makes these trade-offs visible and helps decision-makers assess the costs and consequences of different options.

Food & Agriculture Pavilion

The Food & Agriculture Pavilion, co-hosted by CGIAR and FAO, brings together governments, researchers, farmers and community representatives, civil society, financial institutions, and the private sector to move from ambition to implementation.

Pavilion Programme Focus

The programme explores how adaptation and mitigation can work together and how science, locally led action, policy, and investment can strengthen resilience at scale.

Through dialogue, scientific evidence, and practical examples, the Pavilion highlights partnerships and innovations that help countries manage today's climate impacts while reducing the risks still to come. It ensures that food, land, and water systems contribute to a more stable, equitable, and secure future.

Who Should Engage

• Government officials in agriculture, environment, and climate

• Researchers in food systems and climate science

• Farmers and farming organizations

• Community representatives and Indigenous Peoples

• Civil society organizations

• Financial institutions and investors

• Private sector companies in food and agriculture

• Development organizations

• Pastoralists and fisher communities

Event Details

• Event: 31st Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (COP31)

• Dates: November 9-20, 2026

• Location: Antalya, Türkiye

• Focus: Climate action, food systems, land management, water security, resilience

• Special Component: Food & Agriculture Pavilion (co-hosted by CGIAR and FAO)

• Approach: Moving from ambition to implementation through science, policy, and investment

Check the UNFCCC website for COP31 program details, pavilion schedule, and registration information.