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Latest updates, official statements, and global collaborations from COP31.

Diplomacy Traffic Accelerates Ahead of COP31: Summit with Consuls General in Istanbul by the Zero Waste Foundation
Official Statements
13 May 2026

Diplomacy Traffic Accelerates Ahead of COP31: Summit with Consuls General in Istanbul by the Zero Waste Foundation

Ahead of the COP31 process to be hosted by Türkiye, the Zero Waste Foundation hosted a strategic summit with Consuls General in Istanbul.

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Diplomacy Traffic Accelerates Ahead of COP31: Summit with Consuls General in Istanbul by the Zero Waste Foundation
Official Statements
11 May 2026

Diplomacy Traffic Accelerates Ahead of COP31: Summit with Consuls General in Istanbul by the Zero Waste Foundation

Ahead of the COP31 process to be hosted by Türkiye, the Zero Waste Foundation hosted a strategic summit with Consuls General in Istanbul.

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Cooperation Protocol from the Zero Waste Foundation and T3 Foundation to Contribute to the COP31 Process
Official Statements
07 May 2026

Cooperation Protocol from the Zero Waste Foundation and T3 Foundation to Contribute to the COP31 Process

During the COP31 process, the Zero Waste Foundation signed a critical cooperation protocol focused on environment and technology with the Turkish Technology Team Foundation (T3 Foundation).

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Zero Waste Forum to Serve as a Strategic Threshold Ahead of COP31
Official Statements
07 May 2026

Zero Waste Forum to Serve as a Strategic Threshold Ahead of COP31

The Zero Waste Forum 2026, one of the most prominent international gatherings as Türkiye prepares to host COP31, will be held in Istanbul on June 5-7.

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Zero Waste Foundation Strengthens Partnerships in the COP31 Process: Signatures Signed for Transformation in the Transportation Sector
Official Statements
05 May 2026

Zero Waste Foundation Strengthens Partnerships in the COP31 Process: Signatures Signed for Transformation in the Transportation Sector

In line with Türkiye's sustainable development goals, a comprehensive Cooperation Protocol was signed between the Zero Waste Foundation and the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure.

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COP31 and Climate Action Contacts at the G7 in Paris
Official Statements
04 May 2026

COP31 and Climate Action Contacts at the G7 in Paris

Samed Ağırbaş, President of the Zero Waste Foundation and COP31 High-Level Climate Champion, made critical contacts regarding the COP31 process at the G7 summit in Paris.

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Transformation of the Real Estate Sector on the Agenda During the COP31 Process: “Every Square Meter is a Reflection of Our Carbon Budget”
Official Statements
29 Apr 2026

Transformation of the Real Estate Sector on the Agenda During the COP31 Process: “Every Square Meter is a Reflection of Our Carbon Budget”

Samed Ağırbaş, President of the Zero Waste Foundation and COP31 High-Level Climate Champion, called on the sector for climate-friendly and zero-waste compliant production at the GYODER Real Estate Summit.

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COP31 and Zero Waste Diplomacy at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum
Official Statements
20 Apr 2026

COP31 and Zero Waste Diplomacy at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum

Samed Ağırbaş, President of the Zero Waste Foundation and COP31 High-Level Climate Champion, focused on strengthening international collaborations with his intense diplomacy traffic at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026.

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Zero Waste Foundation Brings Climate Leaders Together in Antalya: A New Roadmap with a Joint Declaration in the COP31 Process
Official Statements
19 Apr 2026

Zero Waste Foundation Brings Climate Leaders Together in Antalya: A New Roadmap with a Joint Declaration in the COP31 Process

The Zero Waste Foundation hosted a high-level consultation meeting in Antalya, bringing together key actors of global climate diplomacy.

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