Antalya Metropolitan Municipality Brings Climate Policies to the Global Stage at COP31

Antalya is preparing to host state representatives, scientists and international organizations from all over the world within the scope of the COP31 summit. At the global meeting, Antalya Metropolitan Municipality will stand out with its projects on combating climate change, sustainable urbanization and environmental policies.

The municipality will organize a total of 72 events between 9-20 November. 60 of the events will be held in the 200 square meter Antalya Metropolitan Municipality Pavilion located in the Resilient Cities G2 Hub in the Green Zone. The institution will also share local climate solutions with global stakeholders by taking part in the sessions of international organizations at the Türkiye Pavilion in the Blue Zone.

Resilient Cities and Heat Action Plan are on the Agenda

In the sessions to be held at the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality Pavilion, climate-friendly agriculture, sustainable irrigation, zero waste, wastewater management, energy conversion and smart transportation systems will be discussed. Within the scope of the program, a cooperation signing ceremony will be held between Rabat and Antalya, and the cities' joint climate actions will be evaluated at the Metropolitan Climate Leadership Dialogue session.

The launch of the Antalya Heat Action Plan, prepared for the city's climate risk mapping and against extreme temperatures, will be held at the municipality pavilion on November 16. The international presentation of the plan will be held on November 12 at the Türkiye Pavilion in the Blue Zone. Deputy Mayor of Antalya Metropolitan Municipality Büşra Özdemir, United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) Global Chief Heat Officer Dr. Eleni Myrivili, Paris Municipality Ecological Transformation and Climate Director Pauline Lavaud and Brazilian Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Representative Adalberto Maluf will attend.

International Panels and Children's Activities

The role of women in climate resilience will be discussed at the international panel to be held on November 14 in the Green Zone. Deputy Mayor Özdemir will participate as a panelist and convey the experiences of Antalya Metropolitan Municipality regarding women's participation in urban life. Topics such as the Eco-Friendly Farmer Card application, marine protection, coastal management and forest fires will also be covered by experts at the events.

The program aims to increase climate awareness of children and young people through seeded paper making, environmental transformation workshops and sustainable development themed games. Antalya Metropolitan Municipality plans to promote its climate resilient city vision worldwide by developing international cooperation during the summit.

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