Climate diplomacy earns public trust when it delivers cleaner air, reliable water supplies and affordable energy. As COP31 gathers in Antalya, Turkiye has an opportunity to turn international…
Climate diplomacy earns public trust when it delivers cleaner air, reliable water supplies and affordable energy. As COP31 gathers in Antalya, Turkiye has an opportunity to turn international commitments into practical cooperation, with benefits extending far beyond its borders. In his opening address on 11th November, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called for a conference centred on implementation. His emphasis on accessible climate finance, vulnerable countries and the environmental consequences of war offers a clear direction.
The challenge is to translate that vision into lasting results. For me, environmental cooperation with Europe has a personal history. On 21st December 2009, while I was Turkiye’s Minister for EU Affairs and Chief Negotiator, we opened Chapter 27 on Environment in our accession negotiations […]
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