Türkiye Advances Local Climate Projects Ahead of COP Thirty-One
(MENAFN) Türkiye is preparing locally driven climate initiatives to present at the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP31, which will take place in Antalya next month.
The Ankara Climate Transition Forum opened Thursday in the Turkish capital, bringing together representatives from the European Union, the United Nations Development Programme, municipalities, international financial institutions and the scientific community. The gathering aims to highlight practical climate projects for Antalya, supporting the COP31 presidency’s emphasis on implementation.
Halil Hasar, head of climate change at Türkiye’s Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Ministry, said coordinated efforts across society are essential to addressing the effects of a changing climate.
Emphasizing the role of reliable data and early warning systems, Hasar said: “One neighborhood is facing a heat wave, while another is dealing with rain and flooding. We are living in a different era where even normal conditions are changing.”
Hasar noted that 2024 was Türkiye’s hottest year on record, while 2025 was its driest. He also reported a 28% decline in long-term precipitation levels, highlighting the growing challenges facing the country.
He said daily rainfall reaching 300 kilograms (661 pounds) per square meter illustrates the severity of the climate crisis rather than a routine weather event.
Hasar called for stronger local initiatives and planning guided by scientific evidence, arguing that preventive action could help reduce the financial costs associated with climate-related damage.
Türkiye plans to present pilot initiatives at the Antalya conference to demonstrate practical approaches to addressing climate challenges. “We will try to demonstrate these efforts to everyone through a pilot project in Antalya at COP31.”
COP31 is scheduled to take place in Antalya, on Türkiye’s Mediterranean coast, from Nov. 9 to Nov. 20. Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Minister Murat Kurum will serve as president of the conference.
The United Nations describes the annual gathering as a forum for countries to negotiate measures addressing the climate crisis, including efforts to limit global temperature increases to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7F), help vulnerable communities adapt to climate impacts and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
The conference is expected to bring together national leaders and negotiators representing parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. Business representatives, young people, climate researchers, Indigenous communities and civil society organizations will also contribute expertise and share practices intended to strengthen coordinated and inclusive climate action.
The Ankara Climate Transition Forum opened Thursday in the Turkish capital, bringing together representatives from the European Union, the United Nations Development Programme, municipalities, international financial institutions and the scientific community. The gathering aims to highlight practical climate projects for Antalya, supporting the COP31 presidency’s emphasis on implementation.
Halil Hasar, head of climate change at Türkiye’s Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Ministry, said coordinated efforts across society are essential to addressing the effects of a changing climate.
Emphasizing the role of reliable data and early warning systems, Hasar said: “One neighborhood is facing a heat wave, while another is dealing with rain and flooding. We are living in a different era where even normal conditions are changing.”
Hasar noted that 2024 was Türkiye’s hottest year on record, while 2025 was its driest. He also reported a 28% decline in long-term precipitation levels, highlighting the growing challenges facing the country.
He said daily rainfall reaching 300 kilograms (661 pounds) per square meter illustrates the severity of the climate crisis rather than a routine weather event.
Hasar called for stronger local initiatives and planning guided by scientific evidence, arguing that preventive action could help reduce the financial costs associated with climate-related damage.
Türkiye plans to present pilot initiatives at the Antalya conference to demonstrate practical approaches to addressing climate challenges. “We will try to demonstrate these efforts to everyone through a pilot project in Antalya at COP31.”
COP31 is scheduled to take place in Antalya, on Türkiye’s Mediterranean coast, from Nov. 9 to Nov. 20. Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Minister Murat Kurum will serve as president of the conference.
The United Nations describes the annual gathering as a forum for countries to negotiate measures addressing the climate crisis, including efforts to limit global temperature increases to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7F), help vulnerable communities adapt to climate impacts and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
The conference is expected to bring together national leaders and negotiators representing parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. Business representatives, young people, climate researchers, Indigenous communities and civil society organizations will also contribute expertise and share practices intended to strengthen coordinated and inclusive climate action.
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