The following statement was delivered during the Arrangements for Intergovernmental Meetings (AIM) on June 17 2026 on behalf of the ENGO-DCJ and ENGO-CAN constituencies during the 64th meeting of the Subsidiary Bodies (SB64) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC):

Thank you. I am Teresa Rose Sebastian of Re-Earth, speaking on behalf of ENGO’s Climate Action Network and Demand Climate Justice Campaign.

We would like to express our disappointment that progress important for us and the people and communities we represent is being delayed over a few words. We remind Parties of the urgency of this work and we cannot accept any obstruction or delays to this process.

A lot of work still lies ahead to ensure COP 31 delivers the JT mechanism promised by Parties at COP30.  More ambitious options on governance, accountability and implementation support are needed. Space to translate what currently stand as bullet points into negotiating text is needed.

This includes and necessitates intersessional work, with full support for developing country and observer constituency participation, to push these negotiations forward and to swiftly deliver on the commitment that was made in COP30.

In terms of substance as we move forward, we urge Parties to consider the following:

Establishing the JT Mechanism at COP31 would send the right signal on the urgency and importance of just transitions.

This urgency will not be satisfied if the mechanism is merely a space for knowledge-sharing. It has to do more to truly enable the implementation of just and inclusive transitions. It needs to help identify gaps, monitor progress and challenges in the implementation of just transition pathways, and ensure that support effectively reaches those who need it most. It needs to ensure that the available support it provides or channels is aligned with the principles of equity and CBDR-RC.

Lastly, a just transition cannot be designed behind closed doors. The mechanism needs to include governance arrangements that guarantee meaningful inclusion and decision-making spaces for rightholders directly affected by transition processes. Those experiencing transitions on the ground need not only a voice, but also a seat at the table.

As civil society, we remain confident on the ability of Parties to reach the right agreement in Antalya, and encourage you all to deliver for those people most vulnerable to both climate crisis and actions. Save the ToR, but even more important, Save the BAM.