The coastal frontline: Accelerating science-based solutions and cooperation for coastal resilience

COP31
14 November 2026, h. 11:30–13:00 TRT (09:30–11:00 CET) | Antalya EXPO Center, Antalya, Türkiye – Side Event Room 1 – GORDIYON

Exploring how to turn coastal climate risks into coordinated, finance-ready adaptation and a just energy transition in the Global South, the side event “The coastal frontline: Accelerating science-based solutions and cooperation for coastal resilience” will bring together ocean scientists, climate-displaced coastal communities and youth, energy stakeholders, and governments in the COP31 Side Event Room 1 (Blue Zone, Antalya EXPO Center, Antalya, Türkiye) on Saturday, 14 November, from 11:30 to 13:00 (TRT, UTC+3). The panel will feature experts and representatives from science, international organizations, governments, civil society, and the energy sector.

The event is co-organized by the Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC), Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, Jagrata Juba Shangha (JJS), and the Observatoire Méditerranéen de l’Énergie (OME).

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS:

Moderator:
Giovanni Coppini, Principal Scientist, CMCC

Speakers:
Giovanni Coppini, Principal Scientist, CMCC
Mairéad O’Donovan, CMCC
ATM Zakir Hossain, Executive Director, Jagrata Juba Shangha (JJS)
Nowshin Islam, Youth Representative, Coastal Children’s Forum on Climate Change
Noor Ahmed Zidan, Youth Representative, Coastal Children’s Forum on Climate Change
Houda Ben Jannet, Director General, OMEC
Marco Piredda, Eni

TENTATIVE AGENDA:

11:30–11:35 TRT | Welcome and introduction

11:35–11:50 TRT | Reading the Coast: The Science Behind the Risk

11:50–12:05 TRT | Voices from the Frontline

12:05–12:15 TRT | Powering a Just Transition

12:15–12:35 TRT | From Evidence to Decision

12:35–12:45 TRT | One Coast, One Conversation | Moderated exchange with representatives

12:45–12:55 TRT | Open Floor | Audience Q&A

12:55–13:00 TRT | Charting the Path Forward | Key takeaways and closing reflections

The definitive speakers list and agenda will follow shortly.

This event is one of the several CMCC contributions to COP31, the 31st edition of the Conference of the Parties (COP) organized by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

COP31 is a major United Nations climate conference that brings together world leaders, non-governmental organizations, and experts to negotiate and advance global actions to address climate change. The conference will focus on implementing international climate agreements and promoting sustainable development through priority actions to tackle the climate crisis.

All side events will be livestreamed on the UN Climate Change events YouTube Channel. Duly registered conference participants can access the YouTube livestream by clicking on the “Watch” button for the respective side event in the COP31 virtual platform. After the livestreaming session, all side events will be available in the same channel for on-demand viewing on YouTube.