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.

COP31 Blue Zone Speaker

Metin Duran

Deputy General Manager

Kiwa Türkiye

Days: 16 Nov
Stage: Circularity Stage
Country: Türkiye

About

Metin Duran is a Board Member of Kiwa Türkiye and a certification professional with over 22 years of experience in the global Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) sector. An Industrial Engineer by background, he specializes in sustainability, circular economy, and plastics recycling certification programs.

As a qualified auditor for RecyClass Sorting, Recycling Process, and Recycled Plastics Traceability Certification schemes, he has led and performed audits across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and North Africa, including Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Germany, India, Jordan, Latvia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Türkiye, and the United Arab Emirates. Through his work, he supports organizations in demonstrating compliance, transparency, and traceability within recycling value chains, contributing to the transition towards a more sustainable and circular plastics economy.