Minister Kurum: Climate policy is the policy of protecting the future of human beings

Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change and COP31 President Murat Kurum, in his speech at the opening of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) held in Antalya, said, "Decreasing water in a country has consequences extending to the economy, migration movements and security of other societies. The world is telling us something very clear; we are at point zero." he said.

"In today's world, we are out of words. Climate policy is also development, food, energy and urban policy. First of all, it is the policy of protecting the future of man." Minister Kurum said, "Türkiye has been a bridge throughout history. Under the leadership of our President Erdoğan, it is ready to assume responsibility to bring the expectations of developed countries and developing countries together on a common ground." he said.