JAKARTA \u2014 T\u00fcrkiye has reaffirmed its commitment to multilateralism\nand international climate cooperation ahead of the 31st UN Climate\nChange Conference (COP31). The conference will be held in Antalya from 9\nto 20 November 2026 and will include a leaders\u2019 meeting.<\/p>\n
T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador\nAhmet Yildiz, outlined his country\u2019s priorities at a special event\norganised by the President of the UN General Assembly ahead of COP31.\nThe event was held under the theme \u201cA Planet Fit for the Future:\nRestoring Trust through Climate Action\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt a time of growing geopolitical uncertainty and increasing\nscepticism about climate issues, T\u00fcrkiye is taking on the COP31\npresidency with a strong commitment to multilateralism and international\nclimate cooperation,\u201d Yildiz said, as quoted by Anadolu on Saturday (17\nOctober 2026).<\/p>\n
He said that, as the implementation of the Paris Agreement enters its\nsecond decade, the international community needs to focus more on\ntranslating climate commitments into concrete steps and measurable\nresults. T\u00fcrkiye wants to promote the implementation of agreed climate\npledges so they bring about tangible change, he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur ambition is to turn existing climate pledges into real action\nand concrete results,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Yildiz said preparations for COP31 in Antalya were being stepped up.\nT\u00fcrkiye is committed to conducting the conference presidency\ntransparently, through consultation and participation, and in a\npredictable manner.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will facilitate dialogue and work towards balanced,\nconsensus-based outcomes. Ultimately, COP31\u2019s success will be the result\nof our collective efforts,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He also urged countries to ensure their leaders attend the\nconference. Yildiz said the involvement of national leaders was\nimportant to strengthen international cooperation and build momentum for\nfaster climate action.<\/p>\n
COP31 will provide a forum for countries to discuss efforts to\naddress climate change, including how to translate international\ncommitments into measurable policies and action.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/turkiye-reaffirms-climate-commitment-ahead-of-cop31-1792284620", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }