Global CCS Institute Led Events at COP31
CMC Evening Reception
10 November 2026 | 17:00–19:00 | GCCA ‘Concrete Future’ Pavilion
Organisers: Carbon Management Challenge (CMC)
Join fellow CMC participants and partners for an evening of conversation and connection as we exchange ideas and strengthen collaboration across the carbon management community.
Space is limited. Drinks and canapes will be provided
RSVP: secretariat@carbonmanagement.org
The Nordics as a Launchpad for Scaling Carbon Management
11 November 2026 | 11:30–12:15 | Nordic Pavilion
Organisers: Global CCS Institute and Research Council of Norway
The Nordic region has become an important ground for carbon capture, transport and storage, offering lessons for countries seeking to develop and scale carbon management. This session will explore what can be learned from early Nordic projects, including the policy and regulatory conditions that have supported deployment, the role of research and innovation, and the development of cross-border CO₂ infrastructure. Speakers will consider how these lessons can help de-risk projects, reduce costs and strengthen emerging CCS markets around the world.
Malaysia’s Next Growth Frontier: The Role of CCS
11 November 2026 | 15:30–16:30 | Malaysia Pavilion
Organisers: Global CCS Institute and Malaysia’s Ministry of Economy
Malaysia’s economic and energy transition ambitions are creating new opportunities for investment, industrial development and regional leadership. This session will examine how emerging growth sectors and low-carbon technologies can contribute to the priorities of the Thirteenth Malaysia Plan, before focusing on the role of carbon capture and storage. Drawing on regional experience and insights from the South East Asia CCS Accelerator, the discussion will explore how carbon management can support Malaysia’s competitiveness, attract investment and contribute to the development of a lower-carbon industrial economy.
Enabling Cross-Border CCS: Policy, Science and Deployment
12 November 2026 | 15:30–17:00 | Republic of Korea Pavilion
Organisers: Global CCS Institute and Korea CCUS Association
As CCS deployment grows, international cooperation on CO₂ transport and storage will become increasingly important. This session will explore the policy, scientific and practical foundations needed to support cross-border CCS value chains. Bringing together perspectives from the IPCC, the UNFCCC, the Global CCS Institute, the Republic of Korea and industry, the discussion will consider how transboundary CCS is being addressed within international climate frameworks, the role of robust transport and storage systems, and what is needed to translate policy ambition into deployment at scale.
Financing Carbon Management Projects to Support Net-Zero Targets
13 November 2026 | 10:30–11:15 | IETA Pavilion
Organisers: Global CCS Institute and International CCS Knowledge Centre
Access to finance remains a central challenge for carbon management projects as the focus shifts from ambition to implementation. This session will examine the financial and commercial mechanisms being used to move CCS projects forward, including carbon pricing, public-private partnerships, tax incentives and shared infrastructure models. The discussion will also consider how emissions trading systems can create durable value for CCS, how risks can be allocated across project participants, and the role of robust measurement, reporting and verification in supporting credible investment and permanent emissions reductions.
Decarbonising AI Data Centres
13 November 2026 | 11:15–12:00 | IETA Pavilion
Organisers: Global CCS Institute and International CCS Knowledge Centre
Rapid growth in AI and data centres is driving significant new demand for reliable, continuous electricity. Renewables will remain central to meeting this demand, but large-scale digital infrastructure is also increasing the need for firm, lower-carbon power. This session will explore the role carbon capture and storage can play in reducing emissions from power generation that complements renewable energy. Bringing together energy, technology and climate perspectives, the discussion will examine how growing digital electricity demand can be met while keeping emissions on a downward trajectory.
From NDCs to Net Zero: Unlocking CCS Opportunities and Investment
13 November 2026 | 15:00–16:30 | UNFCCC Side Event Room 8 (Bergama)
Organisers: Global CCS Institute, CCS Brazil Association, Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN), The European Network of Excellence on Geological Storage of CO2 (CO2GeoNet)
As countries move from climate commitments to implementation, attention is turning to how CCS can contribute to Nationally Determined Contributions and industrial decarbonisation. This session will examine the global CCS project landscape, opportunities for further deployment and the role of geological storage in supporting future projects. Speakers will explore how national climate commitments can translate into investible opportunities, how storage resources can be identified and developed, and how governments, industry and finance can work together to accelerate CCS deployment at scale.
Ministerial Event: Scaling Carbon Management for Green Industrialization
19 November 2026 | 13:00 – 14:15 | Special Event Room 2 (Likya)
Organiser: Carbon Management Challenge (CMC) and COP31 presidency
The Carbon Management Challenge third ministerial roundtable. This roundtable will bring together ministers, financial institutions, industry leaders and implementation partners to discuss how to accelerate carbon management deployment and strengthen its contribution to industrial decarbonisation and implementation. Space is limited.
RSVP: secretariat@carbonmanagement.org
External Speaking Engagements at COP31 – Where You Can Find Us
CCUS in Practice: The 15-Year Journey from Idea to Infrastructure
11 November 2026 | GCCA Pavilion | 17:00 – 18:00
Organiser: Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA)
Scaling Up CCUS to Advance China’s Net-Zero Transition
17 November 2026 | 15:00 – 16:30 | China Pavilion
Organiser: China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC)
Additional Carbon Management Events at COP31 – Where You Can Find Our Partners
ICAO: UN Decade of Sustainable Transport – Accelerating Sustainable Aviation Through UN System Synergies (Steel, Hydrogen, Bio-Based Sectors)
9 November | 18:30 – 20:00 | Side Event Room 2 (Dalyan)
Organiser: CEM Future Fuels
Preparing Ukraine for CCS: Building a CO2 Value Chain for Industrial Decarbonisation
10 November | 16:00 – 17:00 | Ukraine Pavilion
Organiser: Naftogaz Group and JSC Ukrnafta team
CCUS at Scale: Building a Bankable Carbon-Management Ecosystem
10 November | Time and Location TBA
Organiser: BBVA
COP31 Business & Investment Summit in Antalya
12 November – 13 November | Blue Zone
Organiser: Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB)
IDDI and Partners: Unlocking Markets for Low Carbon and Near-Zero Industrial Products – The Power of Procurement
13 November | 17:00 – 18:30 | UNIDO Pavilion
Organiser: CEM Future Fuels
How can CCS help in addressing the requirements of CBAM initiatives including for Turkiye?
13 November | 18:30 – 20:00 | UNFCCC Side Event Room 6
Organisers: University of Texas at Austin, Bellona Foundation, Carbon Capture and Storage Associations (CCSA), The International CCS Knowledge Centre
Netherlands: Creating Clean Demand – Accelerating Trade and Investment Across Global Value Chains (Hydrogen, Chemicals, Bio-based)
18 November | 11:30 – 13:00 | Benelux-EIB Pavilion
Organiser: CEM Future Fuels
And many more events to come – watch this space!
Questions? Reach out to events@globalccsinstitue.com
