Five major agriculture-related events to be held as part of COP31

Agriculture, water resources and food security are among the key topics on the agenda of the COP31 Climate Summit in Antalya. Discussions at the summit will focus on climate-resilient agricultural systems, rural supply chains and efforts to combat food waste.

TodayPress TV reports that, according to a programme announced by Türkiye’s Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, five major events focusing on agriculture and forestry, as well as more than 30 additional events, are scheduled to take place as part of COP31.

Türkiye’s Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, İbrahim Yumaklı, will also participate in several discussions dedicated to the summit’s agricultural agenda.

Türkiye’s “Turquoise Connectivity Initiative” to be presented

Türkiye’s “Turquoise Connectivity Initiative” is scheduled to be presented as part of COP31.

The initiative aims to provide an integrated assessment of the interconnections between water, energy, food and ecosystems. The conference will address the links between these areas and efforts to adapt to climate change.

Combating food waste on the agenda

The summit will also review efforts to reduce food losses and combat food waste.

The programme includes a global action plan against food waste and the activities of the Regional Centre of Excellence. A report on rural supply chains, prepared in cooperation with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), is also scheduled to be presented during the conference.

Meetings planned for women and young farmers

The COP31 agricultural programme includes two separate high-level dialogue sessions focusing on women farmers and young farmers.

The discussions, which will also be attended by Minister İbrahim Yumaklı, will focus on rural supply chains, water and food security, as well as the role of farmers in agriculture.

Artificial intelligence and new technologies in agriculture to be discussed

The conference programme for November 9 also includes a session on artificial intelligence and innovation in agriculture.

The session, jointly organised by the General Directorate of Agricultural Research and Policy (TAGEM), operating under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, and CGIAR, will address the application of artificial intelligence in agriculture, climate resilience and international cooperation.

The event, scheduled to take place at the Türkiye Pavilion, will be opened by Minister İbrahim Yumaklı.

Water and food security also on COP31 agenda

The programme for November 9 at the Antalya conference includes discussions on climate change adaptation in agriculture and rural development, the water-energy-food-ecosystem nexus, and food security under changing climate conditions.

In addition, issues such as circular agricultural systems covering every stage from farm to table, food supply security and adaptation to climate change will also be discussed.

The central focus of COP31’s agricultural agenda is the development of food systems that are more resilient to the impacts of climate change.

Giymat Mahir