Leaders call for faster implementation under the Paris Agreement through the Global Implementation Accelerator and Mission to 1.5°C, strengthening coordination ahead of COP31 in Antalya
The Presidency of COP30 has called for a “two-speed” model of climate multilateralism during its participation at Mumbai Climate Week (February 17–19), urging governments and non-state actors to preserve global consensus while accelerating on-the-ground implementation.
The approach seeks to balance the legitimacy of international climate agreements with faster delivery through coalitions capable of mobilizing finance, deploying scalable solutions, and driving measurable impact. The engagement in Mumbai is positioned as a key milestone to maintain momentum from COP30 and strengthen coordination ahead of COP31.
Stronger Coordination Between COP Presidencies
The Mumbai participation follows recent coordination meetings in Istanbul between the COP30 and COP31 Presidencies, signaling deeper cooperation in the lead-up to COP31, scheduled to be held in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9 to 20, 2026.
COP31 will be presided over by Murat Kurum, Türkiye’s Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change. Throughout 2026, the COP30 Presidency will work closely with Kurum, alongside High-Level Climate Champions Dan Ioschpe and Samed Ağırbaş, as well as Chris Bowen, Australia’s Minister for Climate Change and Energy, who will chair COP31 negotiations.
The objective is to build on the outcomes achieved in Belém and accelerate collective progress under the Paris Agreement.
‘Road from COP30’ Session Highlights Implementation
On February 19, the COP30 Presidency will co-organize the session titled “Road from COP30: Connecting Mumbai to Global Climate Action.” The event, hosted in partnership with the Climate High-Level Champions, Project Mumbai, and Mumbai Climate Week organizers, will spotlight high-impact initiatives launched at COP30 in Belém that are advancing climate action in India.
Central to the discussion are two mechanisms introduced at COP30: the Global Implementation Accelerator (GIA) and the Mission to 1.5°C, both designed to fast-track climate solution deployment.
According to Túlio Andrade, COP30 Strategy and Alignment Director, the GIA prioritizes scalable, high-impact actions such as methane emission reductions and carbon removal through nature-based solutions. He noted that the platform strengthens support for countries in designing and implementing their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and National Adaptation Plans (NAPs), reinforcing multilateral cooperation through practical delivery.
Action Agenda Restructured Around Global Stocktake
Bruna Cerqueira, Director of the Action Agenda at the COP30 Presidency, emphasized that COP30 marked a structural shift in climate action. The Action Agenda has been reorganized around six thematic axes guided by findings from the first Global Stocktake (GST), a comprehensive assessment of progress under the Paris Agreement.
These thematic areas include:
- Transitioning energy, industry, and transport
- Protecting forests, oceans, and biodiversity
- Transforming agriculture and food systems
- Strengthening resilience in cities, infrastructure, and water systems
- Advancing human and social development
- Unlocking finance, technology, and capacity-building
The COP30 Presidency is encouraging Climate Weeks globally to align programming with these priorities, aiming to convert political commitments into actionable pathways.
Mumbai Climate Week Sets the Tone for 2026
As the first major climate gathering of 2026, Mumbai Climate Week serves as a strategic platform to sustain global mobilization and maintain implementation momentum in the run-up to COP31. By fostering closer alignment between governments, businesses, financial institutions, cities, youth groups, and civil society, the convening underscores a growing emphasis on accountability and delivery beyond formal negotiation rooms.
With strengthened coordination between COP Presidencies and renewed focus on implementation, the road from COP30 to COP31 is being framed not only around ambition—but around measurable action under the Paris Agreement.