UN Conference of the parties (COP31)

In this list, you will find experts from the University of Helsinki ready to comment on the 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference. The Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will take place from 9–20 November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye.

, Professor of Sustainability Science, Member of the Finnish Expert Panel for Sustainable Development

  • Just energy transitions, powering climate action, pluriverse knowledges of climate resilience, Indigenous concepts of sustainability, arctic sustainability
  • Present in Antalya (10–18 Nov 2026)

Professor of Experimental Atmospheric Science, director of the Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research (INAR)

  • Atmospheric research infrastructures, long-term observations, comprehensive atmospheric and environmental data, international collaboration, climate-air quality interactions.
  • Present in Antalya (9–13 Nov 2026)

, Professor of Media and Communications

  • Climate communication, disinformation, science journalism, mediated expertise, media coverage of climate change
  • Present in Antalya (9–17 Nov 2026)

Assistant Professor in Chemistry of Circular Economy

  • Circular economy, sustainable biorefining and recycling processes, plastic waste reduction, bio-based materials for carbon storage, sustainable water use in industry.
  • Present in Antalya (9–15 Nov 2026)

 Research Director

  • Climate change mitigation, land-use sector, LULUCF, carbon markets, Article 6 of the Paris Agreement
  • Present in Antalya (10–14 Nov 2026)

, Professor of Global Development Studies

  • Global climate tipping points, natural resource sectors, forests, deforestation, tree planting, restoration, the Global South, BRICS+, mining, bioeconomy, agriculture

, Professor of Arctic Ecosystem Research

  • Sea ice in the Arctic and Southern Ocean.

Professor Emeritus and Research Director, Environmental Economics and Economics

  • US (Trump’s) climate policy, international carbon mechanisms, adaptation policy, 10 years of experience in international climate negotiations (official member of the negotiating delegation)

, Professor, Member of Finnish Expert Panel of Climate Change

  • Climate adaptation, built environment, forestry, wood construction, consumer behaviour

, Professor, Computer Science

  • AI and climate, datacenters and climate

, Professor of International Forest Policy

  • Forests & climate change adaptation, REDD+ politics, Global South, inequality.  

, Sustainability and Responsibility Specialist

  • Higher education institutions, sustainability impact, the role of universities in the climate conference.
  • Present in Antalya (9–18 Nov 2026)

The University of Helsinki is a partner in the Finnish pavilion at the UN Conference of the Parties.

you will find portfolios of researchers participating in the pavilion.