Turkey readies COP31 with grants, volunteers, accelerators

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1. 1 day ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Turkey's Universities Mobilize for COP31 Climate Conference

   Turkish universities, led by AKU and the Council of Higher Education, are preparing coordinated project submissions for the COP31 climate summit in Antalya, slated for Nov 2026.

2. 7 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 8 sources

   Antalya hotels fully booked as COP31 approaches

   Antalya’s hotels are fully booked through November as tourism peaks and the COP31 climate summit nears, driving near‑100% occupancy in historic and luxury districts.

3. 8 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources

   Turkey's TÜBİTAK launches clean‑tech accelerator programs ahead of COP31

   TÜBİTAK unveiled clean‑tech accelerator programmes with cash awards and support for startups ahead of Turkey’s COP31, targeting sectors such as renewables, energy efficiency and sustainable transport.

4. 19 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources

   COP31 climate summit fills Antalya hotels as Turkey prepares for UN conference

   COP31 in Antalya (Nov 9‑20) will host 196 nations and boost Turkey’s economy by $2 bn; hotels are already sold out, with full bookings across the city.

5. 21 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

   Antalya prepares for COP31 climate summit

   Antalya readies venues, transport and hotels for COP31, expecting 80‑120 k delegates from 196 nations and $2 bn economic activity, with full hotel occupancy in historic Kaleiçi and new sustainability projects.

6. 22 days ago

   [POLITICS] 6 sources

   Turkey and Saudi Arabia sign municipal‑housing MoU, advance energy cooperation

   Turkish minister Murat Kurum met Saudi officials in Riyadh, signing a municipal‑housing MoU, discussing the Hayat Mekke project and Turkey’s ‘35 to 35’ electrification target, renewable energy and post‑quake‑re

7. 24 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Antalya's Kaleiçi to become zero‑emission, green tourism hub ahead of COP 31

   Antalya’s historic Kaleiçi district will be transformed into a zero‑emission, green‑certified tourism zone for COP 31, with electric shuttles, a logistics hub, and AI‑enhanced cultural experiences.

8. 29 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

   COP31 Climate Summit in Antalya projected to generate $2 billion

   COP31 will take place in Antalya (9‑20 Nov 2026) with 100,000 daily visitors, 120 leaders and a projected $2 billion economic boost.

9. about 1 month ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

   Turkish municipalities Muğla and Antalya earn European sustainability recognition

   Muğla’s circular waste project became a 2026 Local Sustainability Award finalist, while Antalya hosted a EU‑backed workshop to turn organic waste into soil improvers under the Gov4GreenMed programme.

10. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Turkey Bankers Association appointed COP31 financial partner

    Turkey’s Environment Minister Murat Kurum said the Turkey Banks Association will be COP31’s financial partner, underscoring the banking sector’s role in the green transition and climate financing.

11. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 11 sources

    Turkey sets 2035 electricity share goal and $200 bn energy transition plan at London climate events

    Turkey's COP31 presidency announced a 35% electricity share by 2035, $200 bn energy transition investment plan, 80% recycling target by 2053, and highlighted climate‑finance gaps at London events.

12. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    UN Climate Meeting in Bonn Highlights Water Security Ahead of COP31

    SB64 in Bonn gathered 7,000 delegates to prep for COP31, featuring a side event on water security that urged integrated governance and new financing tools.

13. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Bonn Climate Conference Leaves Key Issues Unresolved Ahead of COP31

    Bonn's SB64 climate talks ended with limited progress, citing major impasses on adaptation, financing and the IPCC report, setting the stage for COP31 in Turkey.

14. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Bonn Climate Conference stalls on key issues ahead of COP31

    Bonn climate talks end with limited progress and blockades on mitigation, adaptation and finance, leaving most issues for COP31 in Turkey.

15. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Bonn Climate Conference ends without key progress as COP31 preparations advance

    The Bonn Climate Conference (SB64) ended June 18 without decisive action on fossil‑fuel phase‑out or climate finance, while Turkey proposed a 35 % global electrification target for 2035 ahead of COP31.

16. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

    German Environment Minister Urges Faster Climate Action Before Antalya COP

    German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider urged faster Paris‑Agreement implementation at Bonn, urging ambitious 2035 electricity targets before the Antalya COP, while NGOs warned the talks moved in only “tr

17. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 29 sources

    Bonn climate talks stall on adaptation financing and agenda disagreements

    Bonn SB64 climate talks ended with limited progress, impasses on adaptation financing and mitigation, G77 block on IPCC AR7, and no clear agenda from Australia‑Turkey co‑presidents; Brazil’s COP30 leads as COP‑

18. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    UN Climate Delegates Claim Fossil Fuel Interests Undermining Science Ahead of COP31

    UN climate negotiators in Bonn say fossil‑fuel‑backed countries tried to dilute scientific references, delay the IPCC report and weaken the 1.5 °C goal ahead of COP31.

19. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Turkey to Host COP31 Climate Summit with Australia Co‑Presidency

    COP31 will take place in Antalya, Turkey (Nov 9‑20 2026) with Turkey as host and Australia as President of Negotiations; a Ghana lecture outlined the partnership, and the EU will hold a youth policy dialogue on

20. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    UN Climate Delegates Wrap Up Bonn Sessions Ahead of COP31

    UN climate talks in Bonn (8‑18 June) prepared for COP31, with thousands of delegates discussing emission cuts, finance and adaptation. Turkey proposed a 35 % electricity target by 2035 and will host the nextCOP

21. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Antalya to Host International Space Congress, Tourism Fair and COP31 This Autumn

    Antalya will host the International Space Congress, the Antalya Tourism Fair and COP31 between 5 Oct and 20 Nov, drawing up to 150 000 global participants.

22. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Turkey's Environment Minister Signs COP31 Host Agreement in Bonn

    Turkey’s environment minister Murat Kurum signed the COP31 host agreement in Bonn and unveiled a climate roadmap targeting 35 % global electrification by 2035 and a new Climate Implementation Bridge for the‑dev

23. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources

    Turkey's Murat Kurum Unveils COP31 Action Agenda at Bonn Conference

    Turkey’s minister Murat Kurum presented the COP31 Action Agenda in Bonn, detailing ten priority themes—from zero waste to youth participation—and six strategic targets ahead of the Antalya summit.

24. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources

    Turkey's Environment Minister Murat Kurum advances COP31 agenda at Bonn climate conference

    Turkish Minister Murat Kurum pushed Turkey’s COP31 plans at the Bonn climate conference, meeting Australian and UN officials and discussing concrete climate actions.

25. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources

    Turkey's Climate Minister Murat Kurum drives COP31 agenda at Bonn talks

    Turkey’s climate minister Murat Kurum met UN and Australian officials in Bonn, pledged to unveil COP31 action plans, and supported a women‑focused climate forum in Antalya.

26. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Antalya municipal leaders push green projects and cultural solidarity

    Antalya’s municipality earned 32 environmental awards for renewable energy and water projects, while Kepez’s mayor highlighted cultural unity at hometown‑association picnics.

27. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Muratpaşa municipality pushes youth climate proposals to COP31 in Antalya

    Muratpaşa municipality and partners hosted COP Youth Antalya, presenting youth climate proposals to be taken to COP31, with a follow‑up women’s event planned.

28. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources

    Antalya ramps up infrastructure for COP31, expecting over 100,000 attendees

    Antalya is upgrading roads, venues and services to host COP31, targeting more than 100,000 visitors, while youth and business groups prepare climate proposals and a SME data platform.

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