United Nations Support for Antalya's Climate Plan

Antalya The efforts to combat climate change carried out by the Metropolitan Municipality continue to receive response internationally. United Nations Chief Executive for Global Heat Dr. Eleni Myrivili, Antalya made an official visit to the city to examine the Heat Action Plan preparation works on site. In the program organized within the scope of the European Union supported CLIMAAX-MUHIR Project, environmental investments that are vital for the city in general were discussed.

Extreme Heat Risk Maps Examined

During the visit, extreme heat risk maps, priority risk areas and climate change adaptation strategies were comprehensively evaluated. Myrivili examined xeric landscaping, passive cooling and physical adaptation practices in the field and received technical information from the authorities. The prepared action plan is aimed to increase the city's resilience against extreme heat waves.

Exemplary Model for the COP31 Climate Summit

After the investigations, the most critical target that came to the fore was the international showcase. The Antalya Heat Action Plan is planned to be introduced at the COP31 Climate Summit to be held in November 2026 and to be turned into an exemplary model for all Mediterranean cities. It is aimed to make the city resilient to the climate crisis through scientific and international collaborations.

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