The World's Climate Summit in Türkiye. Together for a Cleaner Future.
COP31 is the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference and will be held in Antalya in November 2026. At the summit, world leaders, experts, and civil society representatives will discuss joint solutions to combat climate change and build a sustainable future. Hosted by Türkiye, this conference will be an important gathering for shaping global climate policies.
United Nations Secretary-General’s Advisory Board on Zero Waste and Honorary President of the Zero Waste Foundation
The establishment of the Secretary-General’s Advisory Board on Zero Waste was announced by the United Nations Secretary-General at the High-Level meeting on the role of zero waste as a transformative solution in achieving the sustainable development goals.
The Advisory Board was established for a three-year period. Comprising 12 members, the Board works in line with United Nations General Assembly resolution 77/161.
Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change of Türkiye and COP31 President, leading the global climate vision.
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Chairman of the Zero Waste Foundation and Climate Change High-Level Champion, managing global sustainability projects.
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Standing for 'Conference of the Parties', COP is the supreme decision-making body of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Held annually since 1995, these summits are the main stage where global action plans against the climate crisis are determined.
Decisions made at these summits shape everything from countries' carbon emission targets to renewable energy investments. Historic agreements like the Paris Agreement (COP21) directly determine national laws and the future warming scenarios of our planet.
Every decision made bindingly changes international trade and national environmental policies.
Türkiye is a country highly exposed to climate risks and globally recognized for its leadership in zero waste and the circular economy, while actively developing systemic solutions that place sustainable development at the core. Through the Zero Waste initiative, Türkiye has emerged as a global model, demonstrating how national policy, international advocacy, and societal transformation can converge into a truly transformative sustainability movement.
"Hosting COP31 strengthens Türkiye’s leadership in climate diplomacy, reinforces its role as a global zero waste champion, and accelerates regional and international cooperation toward climate-resilient development."
Solving the climate crisis is only possible with inclusive awareness. That is why we explain what COP is, how it works, and how decisions affect every country in the world, in simple and plain language.
It is everyone's right to know what COP31 can change. The information sections here are designed for both those hearing about COP for the first time and those who want to follow the process closely.
First Lady of the Republic of Türkiye & Honorary President of the Zero Waste Foundation
Tangible results of Türkiye's determination to combat climate change.
RENEWABLE CAPACITY
Projected installed capacity by 2035
RECOVERY RATE
Zero Waste project goals
AFFORESTATION
Annual average contribution
People. Places. Progress.
Our high-level platform unites ministers, city leaders, international organizations, businesses and civil society to advance circular economy solutions.
Follow the latest developments regarding Ministry statements, pavilion works, and international collaborations.
The COP31 Digital Coordination Center, launched by the Zero Waste Foundation ahead of the COP31 process, has started collecting ideas from all stakeholders by expanding the participation of non-state actors.
The Zero Waste Foundation and the COP31 High-Level Climate Champion Office held intense meeting traffic regarding the COP31 process at the 13th Global Baku Forum in Azerbaijan.
Academics and students discussed Türkiye's climate vision at the ITU COP31 Science Platform Workshop hosted by Istanbul Technical University (ITU).