COP31 kicks off in Antalya

The UN Climate Change Conference (COP31), hosted by Türkiye for the first time, began today in Antalya.

According to TodayPress TV, Turkish media reported this.

The 12-day summit, attended by 196 countries and the European Union, is expected to bring together 102 heads of state and more than 300 ministers.

A Leaders’ Summit will be held on November 11–12, hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

The event, covering an area of approximately 1.1 million square metres, will address issues including the climate crisis, clean energy, zero waste and sustainable development.

Prominent organisations such as the United Nations, the European Commission, the World Bank, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and the International Energy Agency will participate in the summit at a high level.

The establishment of 160 pavilions and 90 delegation offices has been approved as part of the conference.