- Hon Simon Watts
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts will travel to Antalya, Türkiye today to attend the 31st annual United Nations Climate Change Summit (COP31).
“It is in New Zealand’s national interest that all countries take meaningful climate action. COP31 is an opportunity for New Zealand to engage in international discussions on climate change and represent our national and regional interests,” Mr Watts says.
“New Zealand will also work alongside our Pacific partners through the COP31 Pacific Partnership to ensure the region’s priorities are reflected in international climate discussions.”
As well as participating in the Summit’s formal agenda, Mr Watts will meet with ministerial counterparts from around the world.
New Zealand is participating at COP31 in line with the relevant caretaker convention provisions.
“Labour Party MP Rachel Brooking will also attend as part of the Ministerial delegation.” Mr Watts says.
Mr Watts departs New Zealand on Saturday 14 November and returns on Friday 20 November.
