COP31 preparations are about to be completed in Antalya

Hasar, who attended the Sustainable Development Goals Symposium organized by the Organization of Turkish States Member States Supreme Audit Institutions (TURKSAI) in Antalya, gave information to the AA correspondent about the preparations for the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Stating that preparations are continuing, Hasar said, "The work in the event area of ​​the organization to be held in Antalya between 9-20 November has been completed at 93 percent. We aim to reach 98 percent by the end of October." he said.

Noting that the work is continuing together with the United Nations teams, Hasar said, "We are now making our final preparations and final touches." he said.

Nearly 100 state leaders are expected

Stating that the work in the "blue zone" has been completed and the infrastructure and IT facilities of the "green zone" are ready, Hasar stated that the final arrangements have been made in the pavilion areas.

Emphasizing that COP31 will be an international diplomacy summit with broad participation, Hasar stated that 196 countries and 197 parties, including the European Union, are expected to be represented at the conference.

Hasar gave the following information about the number of participants:

"We expect around 100 state leaders to be here. Currently, more than 85 heads of state have approved and announced that they will attend. In addition, there will be the participation of between 500 and 1000 ministers. This figure reaches 30 thousand, including 25 thousand technical delegations and delegation teams and those who will conduct the negotiations. Considering all the country delegations, 100 thousand experts in their fields will come to the COP area."

Stating that the public, private sector, non-governmental organizations and financial circles will come together in the "green zone", Hasar pointed out that approximately 100 thousand people are expected to enter this area daily.

It will contribute to the promotion of Antalya

Hasar said, "COP31 will contribute to Antalya's tourism and international promotion. The city has a bed capacity of 600 thousand, but due to the organization, it has become difficult to find space in hotels." he said.

Noting that high-level delegations from different countries of the world will come to Antalya during the off-season period in tourism, Hasar said that the organization could also provide economic contribution in the following years.

Pointing out that international financial flows have increased in the countries hosting COP meetings, Hasar stated that they expect investments especially in green transformation to accelerate.

Hasar stated that the EXPO area where COP31 will be held has a size of more than 40 thousand square meters, and added that the area should be used in fairs and other events after the organization.