When and where will COP31 be held?

COP31 will be held in Antalya, hosted by Türkiye in 2026. The summit is expected to be a global turning point in climate diplomacy.

What is the goal of COP31 Türkiye presidency?

Türkiye aims to consolidate global climate leadership through COP31, disseminate sustainable environmental policies, and bring the Zero Waste vision to an international level.

News & Announcements

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

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Zero Waste Foundation

24 October 2026

Emine Erdoğan and Diana Fox Carney Review the Work Carried Out at the Zero Waste Foundation on Site

Her Excellency Emine Erdoğan, Founder of the Zero Waste Movement, Chair of the United Nations High-Level Advisory Board on Zero Waste and Honorary President of the Zero Waste Foundation, visited the Zero Waste Foundation together with Diana Fox Carney, spouse of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Canada’s Special Representative for the Ocean. During the visit, efforts to spread the zero waste approach to all segments of society and to turn sustainable living into a lasting culture were discussed.

Business Community’s Role in Climate Action and a Just Transition Gains Strength Ahead of COP31

Zero Waste Foundation

2 October 2026

Business Community’s Role in Climate Action and a Just Transition Gains Strength Ahead of COP31

At the third meeting of “Towards COP31: The Role of the Private Sector in the Climate Action Agenda – Private Sector Engagement Series,” organized by the Zero Waste Foundation in cooperation with the United Nations in Türkiye and UN Global Compact Türkiye, biodiversity, water management, inclusiveness and just transition were addressed.

Joint Steps for Sustainable Aviation, from Waste to Carbon Reduction

Zero Waste Foundation

2 October 2026

Joint Steps for Sustainable Aviation, from Waste to Carbon Reduction

A strategic cooperation protocol covering joint work on zero waste, sustainable aviation, the circular economy and the fight against climate change has been signed between the Zero Waste Foundation and Turkish Airlines. Under the cooperation, work will be carried out to increase resource efficiency in aviation operations, reduce waste and food waste, lower the carbon footprint and strengthen passenger awareness.

Berlin Seeks Concrete Solutions for Climate Finance Ahead of COP31

Intl. Cooperation

30 September 2026

Berlin Seeks Concrete Solutions for Climate Finance Ahead of COP31

At a high-level finance dialogue held in Berlin ahead of COP31, participants discussed strengthening public–private cooperation to turn climate goals into investment decisions, transformation in the real economy and implementable projects.

COP31, Zero Waste and the Implementation Agenda in New York

Intl. Cooperation

29 September 2026

COP31, Zero Waste and the Implementation Agenda in New York

During New York Climate Week, preparations for COP31, the implementation of climate goals on the ground, and the role of the Zero Waste approach in global climate action were addressed across various platforms.

From Climate Goals to Implementation at COP31: Samed Ağırbaş Addressed the Investment and Finance Agenda in New York

Intl. Cooperation

29 September 2026

From Climate Goals to Implementation at COP31: Samed Ağırbaş Addressed the Investment and Finance Agenda in New York

Zero Waste Foundation President and COP31 High-Level Climate Champion Samed Ağırbaş discussed the steps needed to translate climate commitments into investment decisions and concrete implementation at a roundtable held during New York Climate Week.

Global Cooperation for Green Industrialization Strengthens Ahead of COP31

Intl. Cooperation

29 September 2026

Global Cooperation for Green Industrialization Strengthens Ahead of COP31

At the LDC-GIF Launch and High-Level Dialogue in New York, participants discussed strengthening the green industrialization capacity of Least Developed Countries, technology transfer and improving access to finance.

Mediterranean Calls for Joint Climate Action on the Road to COP31

Intl. Cooperation

29 September 2026

Mediterranean Calls for Joint Climate Action on the Road to COP31

At the Mediterranean Climate Summit, the role of cities in climate action, regional resilience and the Zero Waste approach were discussed, with a call for joint climate action to bring a strong Mediterranean perspective to COP31.

Türkiye’s Zero Waste Experience Expands the Global Climate Agenda

National

27 September 2026

Türkiye’s Zero Waste Experience Expands the Global Climate Agenda

Launched in Türkiye on 27 September 2017, the Zero Waste Movement has evolved in its ninth year into a global transformation approach that goes beyond waste management, bringing together resource efficiency, the circular economy, and climate action.