COP31 will pave the way for international collaborations that will bring climate technologies to the field

According to the statement made by the Technology Development Foundation of Türkiye (TTGV), it is important not only to develop new technologies in the fight against the climate crisis, but also to produce concrete results by bringing these technologies to the field.

Türkiye will host the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, which is held every year to accelerate efforts in the fight against climate change, on 9-20 November this year.

The conference will also discuss the role of technology in turning climate targets into practice. In this context, TTGV will organize two international panels titled "Closing the Gap in the Application of Climate Technologies: Developing Countries and BTIP" on 11 and 19 November, in cooperation with the Brazil-based Center for Strategy and Management Studies (CGEE). The panels will discuss how developing countries can go beyond their access to climate technologies and strengthen their capacity to develop, adapt and disseminate these technologies to local conditions.

New cooperation models ranging from technology transfer to joint R&D and application will be discussed within the framework of the Belem Technology Application Program (BTIP).

In the panels to be moderated by TTGV Secretary General Hanzade Sarıçiçek, UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee Chairman Pedro Ivo Ferraz da Silva, TTGV Innovative Technology Programs Director Dr. Serdar Gökpınar, METU Faculty Member and Polus Engineering Chairman of the Board of Directors Dr. Necip Berker Üner and CGEE Climate Expert and Technical Advisor Emilly Caroline will be present as speakers.

Twin transformation model for green transformation of industry

TTGV will also bring the green transformation of the industry to the international agenda within the scope of COP31.

In the "Greening the Industry in Developing Economies: Twin Transformation Model" panel, which will be held in cooperation with Ankara Chamber of Industry (ASO) on November 16, it will be discussed how green and digital technologies can accelerate the transition to low-carbon production while increasing the competitiveness of the industry.