Jeddah, November 14, 2026, SPA -- The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) participated in a high-level event titled "Accelerating the Use of Disaggregated Demographic Data in Climate Policy Frameworks," organized in partnership with the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), on the sidelines of the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye.
OIC Assistant Secretary-General for Science and Technology Ambassador Aftab Ahmad Khokher emphasized the importance of integrating disaggregated demographic data into climate policies to ensure inclusive and effective climate action, particularly for vulnerable populations, including women, children, older persons, and persons with disabilities.
The ambassador outlined three key priorities: placing people at the center of climate planning, strengthening institutional cooperation to translate demographic data into effective policies, and improving the allocation and effectiveness of climate finance.
The OIC reaffirmed its commitment to supporting member states in strengthening statistical capacities, promoting international cooperation, and advancing people-centered climate policies.