According to the statement made by the Presidency, the events to be held in Antalya aim to strengthen international climate diplomacy, develop regional cooperation opportunities and discuss common solution proposals in the fight against climate change, and contribute to the priority topics of the international climate agenda with the understanding of public diplomacy.
International parliamentarians, government and diplomatic representatives, academics, researchers, international organizations, think tanks and civil society representatives will come together in the program, which will be held in cooperation with the London-based independent think tank Forward Thinking.
The first panel of the program was "A Road Map for Parliaments: How to Implement Global Climate Commitments at the National Level" at the Green Zone Türkiye Pavilion on November 10. It will be organized under the title:
In the panel attended by parliamentarians from Europe, the Middle East and the Gulf countries, the role of parliaments in translating and implementing the targets within the scope of global climate agreements into national legislation will be evaluated.
In the panel, where successful policies and legal regulations, legislative processes, ensuring public support and cooperation models between the government, private sector and civil society will be discussed, strengthening the sharing of information and experience between parliaments and creating joint working areas will also be on the agenda.
REGIONAL COOPERATION OPPORTUNITIES WILL BE DISCUSSED
On the same day, a roundtable meeting titled "Regional Dialogue on Common Environmental Challenges: Climate Resilience and Sustainable Food Systems in West Asia and North Africa" will be held in Hall 1 of the Blue Zone.
In the closed session attended by government representatives, parliamentarians, diplomats and technical experts from the West Asia and North Africa (WANA) region, the effects of common environmental problems such as water scarcity, drought, land degradation and waste management on agricultural production and food security will be evaluated.
The meeting will also focus on three main axes: strengthening regional dialogue and mutual trust, developing scientific and technical cooperation, increasing social awareness and supporting local participation, and regional cooperation opportunities on climate resilient agriculture, sustainable food systems, efficient use of natural resources and sharing of environmental technologies will be discussed.
THE ROLE OF WOMEN AND YOUTH IN CLIMATE POLICIES
The second panel of the program will be held on November 11 at the Türkiye Pavilion under the title "From Awareness to Action: Empowering Women and Youth in Climate Leadership".
In the panel, which will be attended by international parliamentarians and representatives working in the field of climate policies, issues such as strengthening the participation of women and young people in decision-making processes in the fight against climate change, disseminating environmental education and increasing social awareness will be discussed.
The evaluations will be based on West Asia and North Africa region, Europe and international examples, and will focus on the roles of women and young people in the creation and implementation of climate policies, as well as cooperation opportunities between public institutions, civil society, educational institutions and the private sector.
ENERGY AND AGRICULTURAL POLICIES
The third panel of the program will be held on November 11, in Blue Zone Hall 4, with the title "Integrating Energy and Agricultural Policies with Climate Action: Increasing Resilience to Climate Change through International Cooperation".
The panel, which will be attended by international experts, former government representatives, academics and representatives of relevant institutions, will evaluate the effects of climate change on agricultural production, energy systems, food security and economic development.
The panel will discuss strengthening coordination in the fields of energy, agriculture, environment and foreign policy, developing climate-resistant agricultural production models, efficient use of natural resources and transition to sustainable energy systems.
