The eyes of the whole world will be on Antalya. COP31 starts tomorrow

An area of ​​1.1 million square meters has been prepared in Antalya for COP31, which will be organized with the "COP of the Future-Implementation COP" approach, which is based on three basic elements: dialogue, consensus and action.

The activities within the scope of the conference, which aim to strengthen trust and cooperation between countries, develop the understanding of shared responsibility and transform climate commitments into concrete, measurable practices, will be held in two separate areas: the Blue Zone and the Green Zone.

BLUE ZONE PREPARED FOR HIGH-LEVEL MEETINGS

Official negotiations, high-level meetings and diplomatic talks within the scope of the Framework Convention on Climate Change will be held in the Blue Zone. Entrance to the conference area, which will be open to controlled access, will be made in accordance with UN accreditation rules.

In addition to official meetings, various side events will also be held in the Blue Zone. According to the announced program, panels will be held on priority topics such as adaptation to climate change, clean energy, zero waste, sustainable cities, climate finance, technology, health and green transformation.

Established on an area of ​​527 thousand 414 square meters, the Blue Zone includes general assembly halls, delegation offices, pavilions, press and media center and restaurants.

The five-leaf "Time Tunnel" structure with an area of ​​10 thousand square meters will also serve as the Zero Waste Museum in the region.

GREEN ZONE WILL HOST THEMATIC CENTERS

Thematic centers were determined in the Green Zone, which will form the social participation aspect of the conference. These centers were planned as exhibitions, concerts, panels, workshops and interaction areas where the public, private sector, academia, civil society and young people will share climate solutions, technologies and good practices.

The Green Zone, on an area of ​​582 thousand 244 square meters, includes the Turkey Pavilion, Science Center, Green Industrialization, Resilient Cities, Energy and Transportation, Culture and Civilization, COPArt and Start-up Zone structures.

Within the scope of the Zero Waste Movement spreading around the world, the COP31 Event Area includes the Zero Waste Hub, Zero Waste Application and Workshop Center, 7 Regions 7 Houses Zero Waste Kitchen, Zero Waste Museum and Zero Waste Temporary Storage and Compost Center.

There is also the "Antalya House", where Yoruk culture is reflected, and the turtle pavilion built with zero waste.