COP31 Preparation and Opening by UNECA: The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) is supporting Africa’s preparations for COP31 by strengthening coordination, facilitating strategic dialogue, and promoting a unified African voice on key climate priorities. Through the Africa Pavilion and related engagements, UNECA will provide a platform for African governments, institutions, partners, experts, youth, and other stakeholders to showcase solutions, exchange knowledge, and advance discussions on climate finance, adaptation, resilience, just transitions, and sustainable development. The opening will reaffirm Africa’s collective commitment to ensuring that its priorities and development aspirations remain at the centre of global climate action.