Cyprus excluded by Türkiye from COP31 preparatory meeting, EU condemns move
Cyprus has been excluded by Türkiye from a preparatory meeting for the upcoming COP31 United Nations climate conference, sparking a strong response from the European Union. The exclusion, during a briefing held in New York in March 2026 and chaired by Türkiye's Environment Minister, prompted European Commission officials to declare such actions unacceptable for a UN member state. The European Commission has officially conveyed its protest to Türkiye, which is hosting and presiding over COP31, scheduled for November in Antalya.
Greek MEP Nikolas Farantouris formally raised the issue in the European Parliament, emphasizing the importance of inclusiveness and transparency in the UN climate process. The dispute centers on Türkiye's refusal to recognize the Republic of Cyprus and its attempt to extend this political stance into the multilateral UN framework. The European Commission has sought assurances from Ankara that Cyprus will not be excluded from future preparatory events, but the incident underscores ongoing diplomatic tensions ahead of the major climate conference.
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