Sudan: Sudan Prepares to Participate in COP31 Climate Conference in Türkiye

What the report says

Sudan is preparing its delegation for the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN climate convention, known as COP31, which is scheduled for Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9 to 20, 2026. According to Sudan News Agency via AllAfrica, the preparations were discussed in a coordination meeting chaired on Sunday by Suleiman Al-Bouni, secretary-general of the Higher Council for Environment and Natural Resources, at his office in Khartoum.

The meeting focused on how Sudan should present itself at the global climate gathering. Al-Bouni said climate change is already creating serious pressures on development, especially in countries that are highly exposed to its effects. The report says he pointed to the impact on key sectors in Sudan, including farming, livestock, water, energy, infrastructure, health, food security and livelihoods.

Officials and environmental representatives attending the meeting emphasized the value of using the conference to draw attention to Sudan’s climate challenges while also sharing national experience in adaptation and mitigation. They also discussed the need to showcase investment opportunities and projects connected to climate action, environmental protection and sustainable development. In broader terms, the article reflects how Sudan is seeking international engagement on climate issues at a time when vulnerable economies are facing growing environmental stress.