The Office of the Governor of the State of New Mexico

11/07/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/07/2026 15:27

Governor joins U.S. delegation at climate conference in Turkey

SANTA FE - Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham traveled to Antalya, Turkey on Saturday to attend the thirty-first Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.

At the summit, U.S. elected officials, world leaders and climate experts will discuss joint solutions to combat climate change and build a sustainable future. Caroline Buerkle, deputy chief of operations in the Governor's Office, is staffing the governor on the trip. The Climate Registry is paying their travel costs.

Governor Lujan Grisham will return to New Mexico on Sunday, Nov. 15.

While she is out of the country, Lt. Gov. Howie Morales will preside over New Mexico state government.

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