# Konya environmental and biodiversity initiatives

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/konya-environmental-and-biodiversity-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-11-09T00:00:07.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-09: 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.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/seluklu-municipality-brings-konya-tropical-butterfly-garden-to-cop31

### 2026-11-08: 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.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/konya-regional-news-summary

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