Erdogan spoke about Nepal floods at UN Climate Summit and highlighted COP 31 in Antalya
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan commemorated the flood disaster in Nepal at the UN Climate Summit and expressed pain and stated that COP 31, which will be held in Antalya on 9-20 November 2026, will be an event that will ensure the implementation of climate decisions.
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Why It Matters
The UN Climate Summit is the annual meeting for international cooperation in combating climate change. The Paris Agreement was adopted in 2015 and aims to limit global warming to 1.5°C.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a statement at the UN Climate Summit.
Underlining that the last year was the hottest period on record, Erdoğan said, "The flood disaster in Nepal showed very painfully that we do not have time to waste anymore. On this occasion, I would like to express my best wishes to the people of Nepal on behalf of my country and nation once again."
Reminding that COP 31 will be held in Antalya this year, President Erdoğan said, "We are working to make this meeting, which will be held in Antalya on 9-20 November 2026, an event where the decisions we have taken regarding climate change are put into practice. We are making preparations by taking into account the expectations of different geographies."
Regarding the goals of COP 31 in Antalya, President Erdoğan said, "As you know, we set our common goals in the first 10 years of the Paris Agreement. We took important decisions last year to ensure the success of the second 10 years. We have to achieve much more in Antalya. We have set new goals in the process leading to 2035 in priority areas such as zero waste. We expect your strong support."
Stating that climate targets must meet social and economic realities, Erdoğan said, "The steps that will strengthen the welfare of countries need to be shaped according to their own conditions and possibilities. We can make a just transition permanent to the extent that we can establish a strong connection between climate targets and development and welfare." made his statements.
What to Watch
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National implementation plans for zero waste targets by 2035 will be adopted at COP 31 in Antalya.
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Open Questions
- What specific new climate targets will be set at COP 31 in Antalya?
- Which international financial mechanisms will be used in the process of achieving zero waste targets by 2035?
- What support mechanisms will be offered for developing countries' climate adaptation costs?


