Topic: Carbon markets, Climate Finance | Location: Antalya, Türkiye
COP31 will be held in Antalya, Türkiye, from 9 to 20 November 2026.
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Nefco at COP31
From climate finance and carbon markets to Ukraine’s green recovery and clean energy solutions, Nefco’s COP31 delegation brings together expertise across the topics shaping the transition to a sustainable future. Engage with our experts during the first week of the conference (9-14 November).
UKRAINE PAVILION
Unlocking Climate Finance for Ukraine’s Green Recovery: Advancing High-Integrity Article 6 Partnerships
Date: 13 November 2026
Time: 14:00-16:00
Venue: Ukraine Pavilion, Blue Zone, COP31 Antalya Conference Centre
Ukraine has established a national regulatory framework for implementing market mechanisms under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and is seeking to attract climate finance for recovery and development projects. For Ukraine, this mechanism is not only a means of fulfilling international climate commitments, but also a key component of post-war recovery, industrial modernisation, the development of renewable energy, nature-based solutions and strengthening energy security.
NORDIC PAVILION
From carbon market principles to action: Nordic experience in building high-integrity carbon markets
Date: Friday 13 November 2026
Time: 16:00-16:45
Venue: Nordic Pavilion (D310), Blue Zone, COP31 Antalya Conference Centre
Organiser: Nefco – the Nordic Green Bank (Contact: Anni Rein, anni.rein@nefco.int)
This session explores how carbon markets are moving from policy development to real-world implementation. As Article 6 frameworks take shape, the discussion will examine how governments, businesses and financial institutions can participate in high-integrity carbon markets that deliver measurable climate impact. Drawing on Nordic experience in climate cooperation and carbon finance, the session will highlight practical approaches to market-building, pilot transactions and public-private partnerships. Speakers will also discuss lessons from early implementation, private-sector engagement and how carbon markets can mobilise climate finance while maintaining environmental integrity and delivering verified emission reductions.
Panelists:
- Lauri Peltola, Chief Commercial Officer, Coolbrook
- Margaret Mistry, Vice President Carbon Markets, Equinor
- other speakers TBC
- Moderator Pasi Rinne, Nefco
COP31: Nordic Finance Reception
Date: 12 November 2026
Time: 17:30-20:00
Venue: External venue outside of COP31 Antalya Conference Centre
Organiser: Nefco – the Nordic Green Bank, NIB – Nordic Investment Bank, NDF – Nordic Development Bank (Contact: Valeriia Makeionok, valeriia.makeionok@nefco.int)
A warm welcome to the Nordic Finance Reception at COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, hosted by Nordic Development Fund (NDF), Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) and Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO).
The reception, will offer an informal setting for high-level representatives and key stakeholders from the Nordic and international climate and development finance community to meet, network and exchange ideas. It will provide an opportunity to connect with colleagues, partners and other stakeholders attending COP31 beyond the formal conference programme.
The event will be opened by:
- Karen Ellemann, Secretary General of the Nordic Council of Ministers
- Satu Santala, Managing Director, Nordic Development Fund (NDF)
- André Küüsvek, President & CEO, Nordic Investment Bank (NIB)
- Trond Moe, Managing Director, Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO)
Registration: For further details and registration please contact info@nefco.int.
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