COP31 Summit Hosts Algerian Plan for Energy Transition
Algeria's Prime Minister Seifi Gharib arrived in Antalya, Turkey, representing President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, to participate in COP31. The nation will present its climate strategy and energy transition plan at the international conference.
Prime Minister Seifi Gharib arrived in Antalya, Turkey, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, representing President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, to participate in the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31). The global event, held from November 9 to 20, is operating under the theme “Transition from Promises to Implementation.” Minister of Environment and Quality of Life, Kawtar Krikou, is accompanying the Prime Minister and also attended the official opening ceremony.
Algeria’s active participation aims to highlight its national experience and strategic vision in addressing climate challenges. The summit provides a significant platform to showcase the nation's sectoral policies, which include plans for adapting to climate change and proactive measures designed to mitigate environmental impacts. Furthermore, Algeria will present the practical and on-the-ground results achieved in fulfilling its previous international climate commitments to the global community.
This engagement reaffirms Algeria's dedication to global environmental responsibilities and its efforts to promote concrete solutions that advance international climate initiatives from theoretical frameworks to tangible implementation mechanisms. Through ambitious development strategies, Algeria is accelerating its energy transition pace, consequently becoming recognized as an important participant in ecological action across the African and Mediterranean regions.
