COP31 will bring together governments, businesses, civil society and climate leaders in Antalya, Türkiye, from 9–20 November 2026. As the world works to accelerate the clean energy transition and strengthen climate action, sustainable hydropower has an important role to play in delivering reliable renewable electricity, providing long-duration energy storage and supporting resilient power systems.

The International Hydropower Association (IHA) will be engaging at COP31 to champion the role of sustainable hydropower in the global energy transition. Our work will focus on advancing renewable energy deployment, highlighting the importance of pumped storage hydropower, and engaging with policymakers, industry leaders and partners to drive progress towards global climate and energy goals.

Throughout COP31, IHA will contribute to discussions, collaborate with partners and highlight the contribution hydropower can make to a secure, flexible and renewable energy system. We will share updates on our activities, events, speaking engagements, key announcements and relevant resources on this page.

Check back here for the latest updates on IHA's participation at COP31.