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Konya environmental and biodiversity initiatives

Overview

The Selçuklu Municipality presented a replica of the Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden at the COP31 Climate Summit in Antalya. The exhibit, featuring approximately 20,000 butterflies from 10 different species, was designed to promote regional tourism and highlight biodiversity and ecosystem roles to international delegates.

Selçuklu Mayor Ahmet Pekyatırmacı stated that the project demonstrates the region’s commitment to sustainability and environmental awareness. In a related development, the Bahri Dağdaş International Agricultural Research Institute placed 161 local wheat varieties under protection at the Turkey Seed Gene Bank.

Entities

Selçuklu Municipality · Ömür Usta · NOW · Bahri Dağdaş International Agricultural Research Institute · Konya Şeker Sanayi ve Ticaret A. Ş.

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
    Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden showcased at COP31 summit

    A replica of Konya’s Tropical Butterfly Garden is being exhibited at the COP31 Climate Summit in Antalya to promote biodiversity and regional tourism to international delegates.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Konya regional news summary

    Konya reports include 11 arrests in a Konya Şeker investigation, the protection of 161 wheat varieties, and the deployment of 20,000 butterflies to the COP31 summit.

Sources

aksiyon.com.tr · anadoludabugun.com.tr · ayancikgazetesi.com · gazeteabc.com · habermeydan.com · konhaber.com · konyayenigun.com · onedio.com · pusulahaber.com.tr · yerkoygazetesi.com.tr