UNFCCC COP31

IATA is present at the UNFCCC COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, from 9 to 20 November. 

COP31 brings governments, industry, and civil society together to advance global action on climate change. For aviation, it is an important opportunity to strengthen cooperation between the UN climate process and the work led by ICAO, and to support the policies and solutions needed for the sector’s transition to net zero CO2 emissions by 2050.

This page brings together IATA’s latest COP31 insights, messages, and resources.

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CORSIA

Learn more about IATA's positions and solutions related to CORSIA ETS and Eligible Emissions Units (EEUs).

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CORSIA First Phase in Numbers

30 October 2026

2026 marks a major milestone for international aviation climate policy, commemorating ten years since the ICAO Assembly adopted the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), as the only global market-based measure for addressing CO2 emissions from international aviation.

CORSIA EEU Supply is Growing but not Fast Enough

18 September 2026

The supply of eligible emissions units (EEUs) under the ICAO Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) continues to grow, but it falls well short of the 200-250 million emission units that will be needed by January 2028. 

Media Releases

 

 

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

SAF Volumes & Policies

 

The Energy Transition - System transformation
The Energy Transition - System transformation
The most important thing to realize is that energy is a system that encompasses all forms of energy across all continents in an interconnected way where all developments ripple through the system. [March 2026]
The SAF Market in the European Union
The SAF Market in the European Union
During 2025, the first year of implementation of the ReFuelEU Aviation mandate, around 1.1 million tonnes of SAF were reported to be supplied in the European Union, exceeding the 2% minimum blending requirement. [October 2026]
​​The SAF Environmental Attribute Certificate Market​
​​The SAF Environmental Attribute Certificate Market​
How airlines and corporates can unlock the market for SAF EAc. [October 2026]
Global Feedstock Assessment for SAF Production
Global Feedstock Assessment for SAF Production
In this global assessment of feedstock availability and SAF production potential, around 400 Mt of SAF is forecast to be possible to produce in 2050. [September 2025]

Media Releases

 

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Can Double-Sided Auctions Boost the e-SAF Market?

6 November 2026

With production of renewable electricity-powered sustainable aviation fuels (e-SAF) still negligible, and the EU e-SAF sub-mandate due to take effect in 2030, substantial system-wide investment in new production capacity is urgently required. Recognizing this challenge, Germany, Austria, and Luxembourg have launched a joint double-sided auction (DSA) under the e-SAF Early Movers Coalition.

SAF Needs Independent Pricing to Deliver Diversification

23 October 2026

Alongside reducing emissions, a more developed SAF industry could diversify airlines’ exposure away from conventional oil-market risks, strengthening fuel supply resilience and energy security. 

How Book-and-Claim Enables Broader SAF Access

4 September 2026

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is expected to deliver around 65% of the emissions reductions needed by 2050 to achieve the airline industry's net-zero goal.

A Third of Announced SAF Capacity May Never Take Off

26 June 2026

Around 200 SAF projects have been announced globally, representing up to 30 Mt of production capacity by 2030.

Reports

 

 

Cabin Waste

Quantifying International Catering Waste (ICW)

 

November 2026 - This study quantifies global International Catering Waste (ICW) generated from passenger airline operations and assesses the greenhouse gas emissions associated with different waste management pathways.

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ICW regulations prevent efficient waste management

28 February 2025

A number of countries have introduced legislation on handling and disposing of catering waste from international flights to protect their agricultural sectors, particularly concerning animal health.