COP31 statement from Director of Communications Duran

Director of Communications Duran, in his statement on his virtual media account, said, "Turkey, under the leadership of our President Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, assumes an important responsibility in the global climate struggle. COP31, which we will host and preside over in Antalya on November 9-20, offers a historical opportunity for our country to share its knowledge, experience and solution-oriented approach in the field of climate diplomacy with the international community. Many states will attend the Leaders Summit to be held on November 11-12. "We will host the head of government and the high-level representative in our country. This meeting will make a significant contribution to Türkiye's international visibility, diplomatic relations and active role in global issues," he said.

'Türkiye HIGHLIGHTS DIALOGUE, CONSENSUS AND CONCRETE ACTION'

Duran said, "The Zero Waste Project, which has turned into a global movement under the auspices of First Lady Emine Erdoğan, is one of the strongest examples of Türkiye's pioneering approach to the environment. This vision, which extends from the protection of natural resources to waste management and the dissemination of sustainable production and consumption understanding, also reveals the importance of shared responsibility in the fight against climate change. With the work carried out under the coordination of our Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change and COP31 President, Mr. Murat Kurum, Türkiye, dialogue in climate diplomacy, "It highlights an approach based on consensus and concrete action. We aim to hold COP31 as a summit where not only commitments are expressed, but also these commitments are reciprocated on the field, and countries come together around common solutions."

'IT WILL BE AN IMPORTANT SUMMIT THAT WILL CARRY CLIMATE ACTION TO CONCRETE RESULTS'

Emphasizing that, as the Presidency's Directorate of Communications, they are carrying out extensive work to explain Türkiye's climate policies and COP31 vision to the international public, Duran said, "We host journalists from different countries in Türkiye within the scope of Environment and Climate Media Tours, and introduce our environmental investments and good practice examples on site. We carry out the accreditation processes of national and international press members, and contribute to the preparations of the media center in the conference area. Our aim is to ensure that Türkiye's efforts and solution proposals in the field of climate are correctly and strongly responded to by the world public opinion. I believe that "COP31 will be an important summit that strengthens cooperation between countries, develops awareness of common responsibility and carries climate action to concrete results. As Turkey, we will continue to fulfill our responsibility to leave a more livable world and a cleaner environment to future generations."