Minister Kurum Says Türkiye and Antalya Are Ready to Host COP31
Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change Minister Murat Kurum said Antalya and all of Türkiye are ready to host COP31. According to him, the programme includes 10 important issues.
Yulduz Salimov2 min read
Minister of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change Murat Kurum said that Antalya and all of Türkiye are ready to host COP31. The minister made the remarks at a press conference ahead of the conference, which will take place in Antalya.
"We will see the reflection of the decisions taken at COP31 in practice. We have identified 10 points. We will share the Zero Waste approach with the whole world." Kurum said. In translation: "We will see the reflection of decisions adopted at COP31 in practice. We have defined 10 items. We will share the 'Zero Waste' approach with the entire world."
According to the minister, the conference programme includes 10 important issues, and the conference itself will touch on all spheres of life.
Preparation and Participation
Kurum thanked the residents of Antalya. According to him, over the course of 20 days the city will receive about 1.5–2 million visitors. He noted that holding such an event demonstrates the hospitality and peace-loving position of Türkiye.
The minister said that an area of 1 million 100 thousand square metres in the territory has been allocated for two zones: Green and Blue. Negotiations will take place in the Blue Zone, while leaders will make statements on climate. According to Kurum, the conference also plans to discuss the items of the action plan and the goals of the programme.
Kurum also met with COP31 volunteers. He addressed young people and said: "The future you will build yourselves. Therefore, your role in the decisions that will be adopted here is great."
Türkiye's Position
Speaking about the country's role, Kurum recalled the goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2053, which was set by the President of Türkiye. He also noted that Türkiye became a party to the Paris Agreement in 2021, after ratification by parliament. According to him, Türkiye obtained the right to preside over the COP negotiations thanks to the support of the Eastern European Group of countries.
Source: milliyet.com.tr
