WBA at COP31 in Türkiye
The World Biogas Association (WBA) will attend COP31 in Antalya, Turkey from 9–20 November 2026, representing the global biogas community at the UN climate negotiations.
At COP31, WBA will bring the global biogas community’s voice to the heart of climate discussions, pressing for the policies, partnerships and investment needed to turn methane reduction commitments into action. By engaging with policymakers, international organisations and industry leaders, WBA will champion the scale-up of biogas as a practical solution to cut methane emissions from organic waste, accelerate the circular economy and advance the energy transition – translating climate ambition into measurable impact.
The WBA delegation – Charlotte Morton OBE, Chief Executive, and Giulia Ceccarelli, Head of External Affairs – will take part in key discussions and events in Antalya during COP31, engaging with policymakers, international organisations and industry leaders to champion the role of biogas in reducing methane emissions, advancing the circular economy, supporting the energy transition and delivering global climate action.
A Pivotal COP for Biogas
COP31 must turn methane ambition into action. Scaling biogas is an opportunity to cut methane emissions from organic waste, generate renewable energy and recover valuable nutrients – but delivering this at scale requires decisive policy, investment and international collaboration.
Through its #MakingBiogasHappen programme, the World Biogas Association (WBA) is working to help countries move from commitments to implementation, advancing the frameworks and partnerships needed to unlock biogas’s full climate potential.
At COP31 in Antalya, WBA will champion practical solutions that deliver measurable emissions reductions and accelerate the global deployment of biogas. To meet with the WBA delegation, contact Giulia Ceccarelli, Head of External Affairs, WBA.
WBA COP31 Activities
Attending: Charlotte Morton OBE, Chief Executive, WBA and Giulia Ceccarelli, External Lead, WBA
Organised by: Global Biofuels Alliance
Venue: Zero Waste Pavilion
Time: 13:30–14:30
Organised by: The World Biogas Association
Organic waste is the largest component of municipal waste globally, yet much of it is still landfilled or left to decompose, releasing methane. This World Biogas Association panel explores how anaerobic digestion can transform organic waste into renewable biogas and biofertiliser, creating a truly circular system. Through the #MakingBiogasHappen programme, speakers will discuss the policies, infrastructure and markets needed to unlock biogas, and how these align with Türkiye’s Zero Waste model and the Istanbul Declaration on Zero Waste.
Venue: CGIAR Food and Agriculture Pavilion, Blue Zone
Time: 15:30–16:30
Co-hosted by: Climate & Clean Air Coalition, The World Bank Group, the FAO CGIAR, PREVENT Waste Alliance and the World Biogas Association.
Turning organic residues into valuable agricultural resources offers a powerful opportunity for climate action. Black Soldier Fly bioconversion and biogas technologies cut methane emissions by avoiding landfilling and build more climate-resilient food systems, while producing sustainable animal feed, renewable energy and soil improvers. Discover how global partnerships, practitioner networks and do-tanks are advancing these complementary circular solutions, reducing dependence on conventional agricultural inputs, supporting local livelihoods and accelerating the transition towards low-emission, climate-smart agriculture. Find out more the event
Time: 9:00–10:00
Organised by: Global Fuels Alliance (GBA)
Venue: Side Event Room 5 – HATTUŞA
Time: 11:20–13:00
Organised by: Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC), WBA, GAIA, QCF, Nipe Fagio
Methane accounts for around one-third of global warming, with organic waste among its largest sources. This official side event will explore practical solutions to accelerate action, including #MakingBiogasHappen, community composting and Black Soldier Fly farming, while sharing new research on food waste and methane commitments in Africa. The session will conclude with recommendations on the policy, finance and standards needed to scale decentralised organic waste management.