AFAD will explain the road map for disaster-resistant cities at COP31

Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) will also participate in the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which will be hosted by Türkiye in Antalya. At the summit to be held between 9-20 November, AFAD will carry out various activities under the headings of disaster preparedness, risk reduction, adaptation to climate change and increasing social resilience.

TWO IMPORTANT SESSIONS IN THE BLUE ZONE

AFAD will organize two important sessions in the Blue Zone, the official conference area of the summit. In the sessions where AFAD President Governor Ali Hamza Pehlivan and UN Deputy Secretary-General and Head of the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Kamal Kishore will make opening speeches, the creation of climate-resistant cities and the implementation of comprehensive risk management will be discussed. In the session titled "Strengthening Governance Approaches for Climate Resilient Cities", the integration of strategies for climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction with local governments, improving urban resilience and inter-institutional cooperation will be evaluated. In the second session titled "Putting Comprehensive Risk Management into Practice: Strengthening Implementation Capacity for Climate-Resilient Development", the issues of integration of scientific data into public decision-making processes, risk assessments and increasing the implementation capacity of institutions will be on the agenda.

100 SQUARE METER PAVILION FROM AFAD

AFAD will establish an indoor pavilion of approximately 100 square meters in the Green Zone, which is the meeting point of non-governmental organizations, academics and citizens. Joint resilience projects carried out with universities, public institutions, non-governmental organizations and the private sector will be introduced in the pavilion. In addition, panels, interviews and technical presentations suitable for thematic days will be held. In order to increase participants' disaster awareness, interactive quizzes will be held in two sessions a day, in the morning and in the afternoon. Training and practical activities will be held for children, young people and disaster volunteers in the 1,600 square meter open area in the Green Zone.

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IS AIMED

AFAD will also bring up the effects of climate change on the frequency, severity and distribution of disaster hazards during the summit. Türkiye's experiences in identifying risks in advance, strengthening early warning mechanisms and increasing disaster preparedness capacity will be shared with international stakeholders. It is also aimed to develop new collaborations with international organizations, countries, local governments and universities, especially UNDRR. AFAD will convey to the international public its activities regarding adaptation to climate change and disaster risk reduction together with its activities within the scope of COP31.