The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) held three separate panel discussions on 10 November 2026 as part of the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), convened by the United Nations in Antalya, Türkiye.

Held at the Estonia, Thailand and Türkiye pavilions, the sessions focused on harnessing climate science and technology to build farmers’ capacities, develop cities capable of addressing the challenges of climate change, and strengthen the resilience of food and agricultural systems across Africa.

The first panel, titled “Smart Farming, Regenerative Practices and Nature-Based Economies,” was held at the Estonia Pavilion in partnership with the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS), the Responding to Climate Change (RTCC) and the “Earth Warriorz” organization. Moderated by Dr. Muhammad Sharif, Advisor at ICESCO’s Science and Environment Sector, the panel explored ways farmers can use digital tools and regenerative practices to improve soil quality and optimize water management.

The second panel, held at the Thailand Pavilion on “Building Climate-Resilient and Smart Cities through Innovation and Partnership,” was moderated by Dr. Adel Smeda, expert at the Science and Environment Sector. It featured a presentation by Dr. Fahman Fathurahman, also an expert at the Sector, on the role of technical cooperation in supporting cities as they implement their climate plans. Dr. Ziyad Abunada of Australia’s CQUniversity also discussed mechanisms for measuring the outcomes of urban investment.

At the Türkiye Pavilion, ICESCO, the Islamic Organization for Food Security and COMSATS held a panel titled “Advancing the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems Nexus for Climate-Resilient Crop Production in Africa.” Moderated by Dr. Abdulaziz Hajjaji, Head of the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program at the Islamic Organization for Food Security, the panel examined ways to achieve agricultural adaptation across Africa.