About Us
Overview of International Climate Negotiations
A Brief Look at Climate NegotiationsCOP is the global negotiation platform where countries meet each year under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Governments, international organisations, scientists, and the private sector work together to develop shared policies on emissions reduction, climate finance, adaptation, and resilience. Having paved the way for milestones such as the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement, COP has become one of the most important mechanisms shaping global climate governance.
Our History & Framework
"Climate change is humanity's common problem."
The 1992 Rio Earth Summit laid the foundation for climate action. As COP31, we carry this legacy into the future.
TURNING POINT
"That historic moment when we united for our planet."
Who Participates?
Tens of thousands of people, including...
World Leaders
Youth Representatives
Scientists
NGOs
Private Sector
Media
Why is COP Important?
What is discussed at COP shapes not only the decisions of governments, but also our daily lives, our shared future, and the world that future generations will inhabit.
How Does COP Work?
Leaders' Summit
Ministerial Level
Technical Negotiations
NGO & Youth
Pavilions
Final Decisions
Paris Agreement and NDCs
"Let us work together to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C."
To this end, countries set their NDCs (Nationally Determined Contributions). For Türkiye, this process presents new opportunities both for strengthening climate security and advancing green development.
COP and Zero Waste Relation
The Zero Waste approach addresses climate action not only through carbon but also through resource efficiency and the circular economy.
Therefore, the Zero Waste Foundation's presence in the COP process directly contributes to the transformation story of both Türkiye and the world.
Common Goal
"Ensuring that world nations follow a common path in the fight against climate change."