Media representatives from 17 countries examine Türkiye’s environmental efforts ahead of COP31

Ahead of the COP31 Summit, which Türkiye will host in November, 27 foreign media representatives from 17 countries were hosted to examine the country’s environmental and climate policies. As part of the program, facilities in Ankara and Trabzon, as well as the Oceans and Seas Summit, were visited.

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Media representatives from 17 countries examine Türkiye’s environmental efforts ahead of COP31

The “On the Road to COP31: Sustainable Future International Media Program,” organized as part of preparations for the COP31 Summit that Türkiye will host in November, brought together 27 foreign media representatives from 17 countries.

Participants from Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Spain, Argentina, South Korea, China, Azerbaijan, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Hungary, Greece, the Philippines, Poland, India, Serbia and Morocco were briefed on Türkiye’s environmental and climate policies, its sustainability vision and efforts to combat climate change.

Zero-waste practices examined in Ankara

During the Ankara leg of the media tour, the Sincan Solid Waste Integrated Facility was visited. After receiving information about the work carried out there, the participants toured the Altındağ Municipality Zero Waste Education Center.

COP31 sürecinde 17 ülkeden 27 basın mensubu Türkiye'deki çevre çalışmalarını inceledi

In addition to the work conducted at the center, the zero-waste practices carried out by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change were presented. Information was also provided on activities conducted under the Zero Waste Project, launched under the patronage of Emine Erdoğan, wife of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Marine and ocean issues on the agenda in Trabzon

During the Trabzon leg of the program, participants followed the Oceans and Seas Summit, held on September 10-11. The summit addressed the effects of climate change on oceans and seas, the protection of marine ecosystems, the blue economy, financing and international cooperation.

The media representatives also met with Murat Kurum, Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change and COP31 President. The meeting provided information about Türkiye’s preparations for the COP31 process and its priorities in the fields of environment and climate.

Aquaculture activities presented

On the final day of the media tour, the Central Fisheries Research Institute Directorate was visited. Participants were briefed on fisheries management, aquaculture, breeding and genetics, environmental and resource management, aquatic animal health, food technology and agricultural economics.

Laboratories were also visited as part of the program. The participants observed fish vaccination and fish release activities at sea.

Media representatives from 17 countries examine Türkiye’s environmental efforts ahead of COP31