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Turkey advances COP31 preparations amid policy and finance]s

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Turkey advances COP31 preparations amid ~~participation shifts~~ policy and finance]s

As Turkey prepares to host the COP31 summit in Antalya (November 9–20, 2026), preparations have transitioned from academic engagement to formal diplomatic, technological, and financial frameworks. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has approved international agreements formalizing Turkey’s role as host, with Minister Murat Kurum framing the event as an ‘Implementation COP’ focused on measurable results. Recent diplomatic efforts include a promotional campaign in New York ~~during the UN General Assembly,~~ where Turkey launched the ‘COP31 Action Agenda’ and the ‘Antalya Pledge on Artificial ~~Intelligence’ to address AI infrastructure energy demands.~~ Intelligence’. To bolster visibility, the Presidency of Communications organized an international media tour for journalists from 17 countries to showcase Turkey’s ‘Zero Waste’ initiatives and marine conservation efforts. Corporate and support technological ~~partnerships are scaling up.~~ needs, Türk Telekom has ~~been named~~ joined as the ‘Global Digital Transformation and Technology ~~Partner,’ while Sabancı Holding has joined as~~ Partner’. Regional preparations are also expanding, including the ~~‘Electrification Partner.’ Additionally,~~ establishment of a Climate School in Antalya and scientific events at Van Yüzüncü Yıl University regarding the ~~United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)~~ Van Lake basin. International policy shifts are shaping the summit's landscape. The European Parliament’s Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) has adopted a draft resolution calling for a clear timeline to phase out fossil fuel subsidies and prioritizing grant-based climate finance. The EU aims to use these positions to lead negotiations on energy security and autonomy. Domestically, the ~~Insurance~~ Turkish banking sector is aligning with energy transition goals; the Banks Association of ~~Türkiye will co-host a Global Sustainable Insurance Summit~~ Turkey reported providing 695 billion TL in ~~Antalya to address~~ loans for energy projects, with 347 billion TL directed toward renewables. However, domestic environmental concerns persist, including reports of high methane emissions from waste sites in Silivri and Şile, and allegations regarding the ~~‘climate resilience imperative.’~~ removal of forest lands from official boundaries in Ankara. Despite these advancements, the summit faces potential diplomatic challenges. A provisional UN list indicates a decline in high-level participation compared to COP28, with only 77 leaders currently scheduled to speak. ~~The absence of leaders from several major emitters, including France, Germany, India, and Japan, has drawn concern regarding the summit’s ability to drive global consensus.~~

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