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SUMMARY:COP 31
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Government of Türkiye under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)\, COP31 will take place November 9–20\, 2026\, in Antalya. COP 31 will include international climate negotiations\, high-level discussions\, and events focused on topics such as climate finance\, carbon markets\, mitigation\, and adaptation. \nVerra staff participating: Mandy Rambharos\, CEO | Erdem Koch\, senior director\, media and advocacy | Sinclair Vincent\, senior director\, program development | Stefan Jirka\, director\, agriculture & supply chain innovation | Ian Kuwahara\, director\, energy and industrial innovation | Cassio Souza\, director\, market and client relations | Win Sim Tan\, regional representative\, Asia and the Pacific | Liz Guinessey\, senior manager\, food and blue carbon innovation | Tina Irven\, manager\, global events strategy | Nurul Iman Suansa\, lead program officer\, jurisdictional REDD+ development \nVerra staff will engage in events and discussions throughout the conference. Connect with Verra at COP31 at one of our events: \nVerra-hosted events\nVerra is a sponsor of the Standards Pavilion in the blue zone at COP31 and will be hosting events at the venue. More information will be added in the coming weeks. \nFriday\, November 13\nKazakhstan’s Carbon Market: From National Mechanisms to International Cooperation \nTime: 9:20–10:00 am local time \nLocation: Kazakhstan Pavilion – blue zone \nVerra staff speaking: Cassio Souza\, director\, market and client relations \nHosted by: Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan\, International Green Technologies and Investment Projects Center (IGTIPC)\, Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) \nDescription: During the event\, participants will explore available sources of financing\, including financial institutions\, development banks\, green and sustainable finance instruments\, ESG financing\, and carbon market mechanisms\, including the voluntary carbon market (VCM) and I-REC renewable energy certificates. Particular attention will be given to investor and financial institution requirements\, the preparation of bankable projects\, transaction structuring\, and building a high-quality investment pipeline. The discussion will also address the development of regional demand for carbon units and I-REC certificates\, as well as the role of exchange infrastructure in facilitating the circulation and trading of these instruments across Central Asia. The event will bring together representatives of standards and registries\, development institutions\, investors\, and ecosystem developers. \n\n\nFrom Pilot to Scale: Accelerating implementation of PACM through programmatic approaches built around digitalization \nTime: 12:00–1:00 pm local time \nLocation: IETA Pavilion – blue zone \nVerra staff speaking: Mandy Rambharos\, CEO \nHosted by: German Federal Ministry for the Environment (BMUKN) \nDescription: As the Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism (PACM) moves from design to implementation\, its long-term credibility and impact will depend on whether it can mobilize mitigation at a scale and speed commensurate with the climate change challenge. Early experience has shown that slow methodology approval\, particularly for Programmes of Activities (PoAs)\, and resource-intensive validation and verification processes risk becoming structural bottlenecks\, preventing a rapid roll-out of activities. \nAt the same time\, tested approaches such as standardized baselines and the application of default parameters\, together with new approaches such as digital Monitoring\, Reporting and Verification (MRV) and AI-assisted methodology development\, have a high potential to reduce transaction costs for PoAs. A targeted approach could improve consistency and unlock implementation at scale\, without compromising environmental integrity. Least Developed Countries and stakeholders with limited technical\, financial\, or institutional capacity could benefit\, in particular. \nThe voluntary carbon market (VCM) has served as a valuable testbed and laboratory for new methodological approaches\, including digital MRV solutions. PACM has much to gain by drawing on these lessons and adapting successful VCM innovations to a compliance context while avoiding the pitfalls encountered along the way. Eventually\, a low-cost and high trust rigorous approach in PACM is critical for the long-term relevance of the mechanism and international carbon markets more broadly. \nThis side event brings together practitioners\, methodology developers\, verification bodies\, and policymakers to discuss concrete pathways for streamlining PACM implementation. \n\n\nBlue Carbon and Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCDR): Navigating Pathways for Ocean Climate Action \nTime: 4:30–5:20 pm local time \nLocation: Ocean Pavilion – blue zone \nVerra staff speaking: Liz Guinessey\, senior manager\, food and blue carbon innovation \nHosted by: Conservation International \nDescription: The climate crisis demands a full suite of solutions: rapid fossil fuel phaseout\, protection and restoration of nature\, and responsible innovations to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Blue carbon ecosystems provide immediate\, multi-benefit carbon sequestration and storage. Marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) pathways will be an increasingly important part of efforts to meet climate targets and reach gigaton-scale carbon removal\, but these require robust research\, monitoring\, verification\, governance\, and safeguards before they can be deployed at scale. \nBringing together leaders from science\, policy\, and finance\, this session will explore how blue carbon and high-integrity mCDR could work together as climate solutions and what is needed to maximize their value and integrity. Panelists will discuss pathways to responsibly scale both approaches\, translating ocean-climate commitments into financed\, actionable solutions that deliver durable\, meaningful climate mitigation. \n\nTuesday\, 17 November\nInternational Mutual Recognition and Harmonization of Environmental Data Standards for High-Integrity Climate Investments \nTime: 9:00–10:30 am local time \nLocation: Indonesia Pavilion – blue zone \nVerra staff speaking: Win Sim Tan\, regional representative\, Asia and the Pacific \nHosted by: Center for Environmental Instruments Standardization (PSILH)\, Ministry of Environment / Environmental Protection Agency (KLH/BPLH)\, Republic of Indonesia \nDescription: This panel will cover international buyer and verification body perspectives on harmonizing local instrument standards with global carbon market criteria (such as Articles 6.2 and 6.4 of the Paris Agreement). It will review how data interoperability and compliance with international certifications can enhance global investor confidence in the quality and qualification of Indonesian carbon credits. \n\n\nLooking for a speaker for your COP31 side event? Verra experts are available to participate in panels\, roundtables\, and other engagements. To discuss speaking opportunities or connect with the Verra team during COP31\, contact events@verra.org.
URL:https://verra.org/events/cop-31-conference/
LOCATION:Antalya Expo Center\, Antalya\, Türkiye
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