UN Climate Change Conference COP 31 will this year be held in Antalya, Türkiye from 9 - 20 November. This is the world’s leading arena for international climate action.

As a Research and Independent Non-Governmental Organization (RINGO) observer, we have a threefold mission: to communicate research that supports the Sustainable Development Goals nationally and globally, to share knowledge and insight with climate negotiators and other decision-makers, and to promote sustainable solutions within climate and energy.

NTNU are having two events at the Higher Education for cilmate change pavilion this year. We are also hosting an official COP31 side event, 14th. of November adressing how coopertaion and partnership among different stakeholders are crucial for reaching our goals. 

Join us physically in Antalya, Türkiye:
 

• 11.nov  11:30 - 12:30 
  Title: Who Holds the Knowledge? Rethinking Equity in North-South Research Partnerships for Climate and Energy Transitions
  Where: Higher Education for Climate Change pavilion (A-275)
   
• 14.nov  11:30 - 13:00 
  Title: From Technology Transfer to Technology Partnership.
  Powering the Energy Transition in the Global South needs more than technology. It requires local capacity to expand access, build resilient systems, and adapt solutions. This event shows how cooperation among research, industry, universities and public actors supports adaptation and local value creation.
  Where: Side Event Room 6 - KATİP ÇELEBİ (official COP31 side event)

• 16.nov  10:15 – 11:15 
  Title: Universities as Strategic Enablers of Climate Finance - Anchoring Higher Education and Research into Climate Finance Mechanisms for COP implementation
  Where: Higher Education for Climate Change pavilion (A-275)

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