The Bulgarian Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Agency (BSMEPA) is the main organizer of the Bulgarian national pavilion at the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31). In partnership with the Ministry of Economy, Investments and Industry and the Ministry of Environment and Water, the national participation in the large-scale event, which takes place from 9 to 20 November 2026 in Antalya, Turkey, is being held.
The Bulgarian pavilion is located in the official Blue Zone. The program with which our country presents itself at COP31 has already started. During the global event, the national pavilion will host 20 thematic events on energy efficiency, development of the "blue economy", the challenges facing the Danube region and climate research by Bulgarian scientists in Antarctica.
The National Pavilion is a special space with a distinctive design that tells the story of the relationship between man and nature, relying on visual messages of sustainability, harmony and responsibility towards the environment. The concept unites the idea of preserving natural wealth with the need for innovation, technological development and sustainable solutions for the future.
The pavilion is located in the official Blue Zone, where countries present their climate policies, commitments, initiatives, good practices, scientific developments and technological solutions, as well as organize thematic events, discussions and meetings with representatives of other countries, international organizations, the scientific community and business.
COP31 is an annual forum in which governments from nearly 200 countries discuss and decide on policies and initiatives aimed at limiting global temperature rise and adapting to climate change.
With traditionally broader participation of other stakeholders, COP31 brings together government representatives, international organizations, civil society organizations, financial institutions, media representatives and public authorities, and is expected to welcome tens of thousands of participants in Antalya.
The event is aimed at translating climate commitments into concrete and measurable results, with key areas including energy transition and electrification, circular economy and zero waste, sustainable cities and infrastructure, sustainable agriculture and food systems, green industrial transformation and climate finance. Particular emphasis is placed on strengthening the resilience of vulnerable regions and ecosystems.
In the framework of the preparations for COP31, the Republic of Turkey and Australia are working in close partnership, with Turkey assuming the Presidency of COP31 and a representative of Australia leading the negotiation process. This model aims to ensure continuity, transparency and a concrete results-oriented process of preparing and holding the conference.
Bulgaria's participation with a national pavilion is of utmost importance for the full representation of our country within the framework of COP31 and for the affirmation of priorities on the international climate agenda.