Minister Kurum discussed green transformation with the WTO and IFRC in Geneva

Türkiye’s Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Murat Kurum discussed green transformation and emissions trading with WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in Geneva. Kurum also held talks with IFRC Secretary-General Jagan Chapagain on Gaza’s urgent needs, the region’s recovery and the planned Humanitarian Logistics Center in Istanbul.

Türkiye’s Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Murat Kurum met with World Trade Organization Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in Geneva.

Kurum said the meeting addressed the impact of green transformation on global trade and opportunities to develop sustainable value chains. The Emissions Trading System, which was implemented in August, was also among the topics discussed.

The meeting also assessed areas of cooperation that could be developed with the WTO במסגרת COP31. Kurum said the goal was to bring together climate, trade, finance and investment through concrete steps at Finance and Trade Day, which will be held on November 13 in cooperation with the WTO.

Humanitarian aid and recovery agenda with the IFRC

Minister Kurum also met with Jagan Chapagain, Secretary-General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, in Geneva.

Kurum said the meeting assessed ways to strengthen cooperation between Türkiye and the IFRC. The sides also discussed joint steps that could be taken to meet Gaza’s urgent needs and support the region’s recovery in the coming period.

The meeting addressed efforts to establish the planned Humanitarian Logistics Center in Istanbul, as well as concrete projects that could be developed במסגרת COP31, which will be held in Antalya. The humanitarian dimension of climate action was also discussed.

Kurum said efforts would continue to advance international solidarity and field capacity in response to global humanitarian crises.

Source: Anadolu Ajansı

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