Green Transition: Climate Agenda | June 2026 Key Highlights Ahead Of COP31

INTRODUCTION

The international climate agenda has continued to evolve since June 2026 through major meetings and policy statements. The key developments highlighted during the Bonn Climate Meetings, London Climate Action Week, and the Climate Innovation Forum, together with Türkiye's preparations for the COP31 Presidency ahead of the COP31 Climate Summit to be held on 9 November 2026, offer insight into the direction of climate policies in the period ahead. In light of these developments, we would like to summarize the recent developments and Türkiye's climate agenda.

1.  BONN CLIMATE MEETINGS: TECHNICAL NEGOTIATIONS AHEAD OF COP31

The SB62 meetings, held in Germany in June, constituted the most significant technical negotiations in the lead-up to COP31. The meetings focused on climate finance, adaptation, Just Transition, emissions reduction, transparency mechanisms, and the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC). However, the Parties were unable to reach