pta at COP31: Turning Climate Dialogue into Practice in Antalya

From 7 to 19 November, pta will take part in side events, exhibitions, dialogues and advocacy actions across the COP31 Blue Zone, the China Pavilion, the press conference rooms and Antalya itself. Green jobs, youth dialogue, climate resilience and climate education all feature in the programme. Save the dates, and let’s continue the conversation in person.

Programme at a glance

All times are local to Antalya (UTC+3).

A valid conference badge is required for Blue Zone activities. Please follow the organizers’ on-site notices for participation requirements and any programme changes.

01 / COY21 Cultural Workshop | Landscapes in Paper: Chinese Paper-cutting and Music

Time: 7 Nov · 12:30–13:15

Venue: COY21, Room 8 — Children

What can a sheet of paper, a pair of scissors and a melody help us discover about one another? At the 21st Conference of Youth (COY21), ahead of COP31, pta will host a hands-on paper-cutting and music experience. Young people from different countries are invited to create together, explore Chinese culture through paper and melody, and share their own stories about nature and climate.

02 / One Seed: A Cultural Exchange Through Music

Time: 10 Nov · 18:30–20:00

Venue: Akdeniz University, Antalya

PTA Music will join the Akdeniz University Children’s Choir in Antalya, Türkiye, for a musical exchange. Founded in 2019 and conducted by Professor Sonat Coşkuner, the choir won first prize at the 2026 Astana choral competition and has performed with the Antalya State Symphony Orchestra.

03 / Green Jobs and Supply Chain Decarbonization: Workforce Reskilling in the Age of AI

Time: 12 Nov · 18:30–20:00

Venue: COP31 Blue Zone, Side Event Room 6 — KATİP ÇELEBİ

Organizer: C Team

Co-organizers: International Organization of Employers (IOE); Dalian Youth Public Welfare Development Promotion Association; Emam Organization for Development and Culture, Egypt

Supported by: Plant Technology Alliance (pta)

As artificial intelligence meets the green transition, industrial change is redefining the skills people will need at work. This side event will explore how to help workers adapt to technological and environmental change, so that the green transition creates fairer and more inclusive employment opportunities.

04 / Youth Driving a Green Future: China–Europe Youth Climate Dialogue and Case-study Exchange

Time: 14 Nov · 15:00–16:15

Venue: COP31, Rotary Pavilion

Co-organizers: Youth Environmentally Friendly Actions Committee of the All-China Environment Federation (ACEF-YEFAC); Youth Climate Leadership Action Program (Y-CLAP); Plant Technology Alliance (pta); C Team

How can young people turn concern about climate change into practical change? Youth representatives from China and Europe will share examples of action in their own communities, compare experiences and explore possibilities for cooperation across regions.

05 / CLIMATE RAVE: Bringing Climate Changemakers Together Through Music

Time: 15 Nov · 21:00–24:00 (21:00–22:00 informal networking | 22:00–24:00 music and dancing)

Venue: Old Town, Antalya

After a day of intensive discussions at the conference, the evening offers another way to get to know one another. Through music and dancing, CLIMATE RAVE will bring climate action beyond the meeting rooms, creating space for relaxed, genuine connections among people from around the world.

06 / Climate Transitions and Community Action in the Global South Exhibition

Time: 16–19 Nov

Venue: COP31 Blue Zone, Booth 19

Joint exhibitors: Plant Technology Alliance (pta); Peaceland Foundation; Vanke Foundation

From renewable energy and green industries to low-carbon cities and community development, locally rooted approaches to climate transition are emerging across the Global South. Visit Booth 19 to hear stories and practical experiences from the people doing this work.

07 / From Empowerment to Implementation: Cross-Sector Collaboration for Climate Action in Asia

Time: 17 Nov · 17:00–18:30

Venue: COP31 Blue Zone, Zone B21, SFOC Asia Climate Solutions Pavilion

Co-organizers: C Team; Plant Technology Alliance (pta); Boke Foundation; Greenovation Hub (GHub)

Good climate ideas need cooperation across sectors to take root. Drawing on experience from Asia, this event will explore how to overcome institutional barriers, connect resources and respond to community needs, turning capacity-building into practical implementation.

08 / Delivering Climate Resilience: Action, Innovation and Partnerships for People

Time: 18 Nov · 13:15–14:45

Venue: COP31 Blue Zone, Side Event Room 6 — KATİP ÇELEBİ

Organizers: Plant Technology Alliance (pta); Animal Protection Organization of Nigeria (APON)

How can we bridge the final stretch between high-level climate goals and everyday life in communities? Focusing on climate resilience, this event will explore how to turn policy ambitions into practical, inclusive and investable solutions that bring the benefits of transition to more people.

09 / Special Advocacy Action: One Seed, One Hope

Time: 18 Nov · 16:30–17:00

A seed carries hope for the future. pta is preparing a participatory climate advocacy action centred on the original song One Seed. Through live singing, multilingual interaction, a collective singalong and a symbolic passing of seeds, participants of different ages, languages and cultural backgrounds will express their care and commitment to the next generation. The choices we make today are shaping the world they will inherit.

10 / Multi-stakeholder Efforts to Address Climate Change

Time: 19 Nov · 15:00–16:30

Venue: COP31 Blue Zone, China Pavilion

Under the guidance of: Department of Climate Change, Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China

Organizers: All-China Environment Federation; China Association for NGO Cooperation

Addressing complex climate challenges requires coordinated efforts across society. Plant Technology Alliance will join this China Pavilion side event to discuss Chinese practices and international experience in advancing climate action through multi-stakeholder cooperation.

11 / From Learning to Action: Civil Society-Led Climate Education in China (Press Conference)

Time: 19 Nov · 16:00–16:30

Venue: COP31 Blue Zone, Zone D4, Press Conference Room 2 — Yunus Emre

Organizer: Plant Technology Alliance (pta)

Climate education reaches beyond the classroom. It can begin with observing nature or with questions from curious young people. At the conference press centre, pta will present climate education case studies showing how learning can become part of everyday life and encourage wider public participation.

Before you go

All times are local to Antalya (UTC+3).

A valid conference badge is required for Blue Zone activities. Please follow the organizers’ on-site notices for participation requirements and any programme changes.

The effects of a conversation often become clear only after the meeting ends: a new partner who shares your goals, an approach you want to try at home, or the encouragement an emerging idea needs to grow.

We look forward to meeting you in Antalya, hearing about your work and exploring what we can do together next.