The Directorate of Communications will organise a series of events in Antalya as part of COP31 to strengthen international climate diplomacy, foster regional cooperation opportunities and discuss joint solutions to combat climate change.
Our Directorate aims to contribute to key issues on the international climate agenda from a public diplomacy perspective through events to be held in Antalya on 10–11 November 2026 as part of COP31. The programme, shaped by the participation of various international stakeholders, will provide a platform for multidimensional dialogue on issues such as combating climate change, sustainable development and international cooperation. In this regard, the cooperation developed with the London-based independent think tank Forward Thinking will also contribute to various sessions of the programme. The event, which will bring together international parliamentarians, government and diplomatic representatives, academics, researchers, international organisations, think tanks and civil society representatives, will feature three panels and one roundtable discussion.
Implementation of global climate commitments at the national level to be discussed
The programme’s first panel, entitled ''A Roadmap for Parliaments: How Can Global Climate Commitments Be Implemented at the National Level?'', will take place on 10 November 2026, from 13:30 to 14:15, at the Türkiye Pavilion in the Green Zone. The panel, which will bring together parliamentarians from Europe, the Middle East and the Gulf countries, will examine the role of parliaments in incorporating the targets set under global climate agreements into national legislation and ensuring their implementation. Successful policies and legislative measures developed by countries to combat climate change, legislative processes, efforts to secure public support, and models of cooperation among governments, the private sector and civil society will be examined. The panel will also focus on strengthening the exchange of information and experience among parliaments and establishing areas for joint action.
A regional approach to shared environmental challenges in West Asia and North Africa
A roundtable discussion entitled ''A Regional Dialogue on Shared Environmental Challenges: Climate Resilience and Sustainable Food Systems in the West Asia and North Africa Region'' will be held on 10 November 2026, from 14:45 to 16:30, in Blue Zone Hall 1. The closed-door session, to be attended by government representatives, parliamentarians, diplomats and technical experts from the West Asia and North Africa (WANA) region, will examine shared environmental challenges such as water scarcity, drought, land degradation and waste management, as well as their impacts on agricultural production and food security. The meeting will focus on three main pillars: strengthening regional dialogue and mutual trust, enhancing scientific and technical cooperation, and raising public awareness and supporting local participation. The meeting will address issues such as climate-resilient agriculture, sustainable food systems, the efficient use of natural resources, and the sharing of environmental data and technological innovations, as well as opportunities for cooperation between public institutions and research organisations.
The role of women and young people in climate leadership will be examined.
The second panel of the programme, entitled “From Awareness to Action: Empowering Women and Youth in Climate Leadership”, will be held at the Türkiye Pavilion on 11 November 2026, from 13:30 to 14:15. The panel, which will bring together international parliamentarians and representatives working in the field of climate policy, will address strengthening the participation of women and young people in decision-making to tackle climate change, expanding environmental education and raising public awareness. Drawing on examples from the West Asia and North Africa region, Europe and the international context, the discussions will examine the position of women and young people in the face of the impacts of climate change, their roles in the formulation and implementation of climate policies, and opportunities for cooperation among public institutions, civil society, educational institutions and the private sector. The discussions will also focus on proposals to enable women and young people to play a more active role in climate governance through environmental education, awareness-raising campaigns, capacity-building, and mentoring programmes.
International cooperation in energy and agricultural policies will be emphasised
The third panel, to be held on 11 November 2026 from 15:30 to 17:00 in Room 4 of the Blue Zone, will be entitled “Integrating Energy and Agricultural Policies with Climate Action: Building Resilience to Climate Change through International Cooperation”. The panel, which will bring together international experts, former government representatives, academics and representatives of relevant institutions, will examine the impacts of climate change on agricultural production, energy systems, food security and economic development. The panel will address strengthening coordination across energy, agriculture, the environment, and foreign policy; developing climate-resilient agricultural production models; ensuring efficient use of natural resources and energy; and supporting the transition to sustainable energy systems. Within the framework of opportunities for cooperation between Europe and the West Asia and North Africa region, the focus will be on technology transfer, sharing technical expertise, joint initiatives, and the wider adoption of successful policy practices.