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Selçuk University's 60 climate and environment projects were accepted within the scope of COP31
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COP31 Presidency Takes New Steps on Climate Finance and Resilient Cities
At New York Climate Week, the COP31 Presidency launched two major global initiatives: BRIDGE (Climate Implementation Bridge) and SURFF (Sustainable Urban Resilience Finance Facility).
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Presentation of the Selçuk University COP31 Action Plan
Prof. Dr. Halil Hasar Delivers a Presentation at the UN on Behalf of the COP31 Presidency
The presentation during UN General Assembly week covered COP31's agenda priorities, Türkiye's bridge-building role and the ten priority themes of the Action Agenda.
President Erdoğan Calls for Action Against Climate Change from the UN Podium
Speaking at the UN General Assembly, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan invited all countries to take concrete decisions in Antalya on 9–20 November 2026 and emphasised the principle of a “just transition”.
COP31 Presidency Launches the “35 by 35” and Antalya AI Commitments in New York
At UN Headquarters, COP31 President Murat Kurum announced two global commitments: a worldwide electrification target and a framework for AI in climate action.
COP31 President Opens World Meteorological Organization High-Level Session
At the WMO session in Geneva, Murat Kurum highlighted the decisive role of reliable climate data in global negotiations and the common ground between science and policy at COP31.
Applications Open for the COP31 Climate Short Film Competition
The international competition themed “Our World, Our Common Home” offers a total prize pool of €14,000; entries are accepted via FilmFreeway until 10 October 2026.
13-Point Trabzon Ocean Action Call Announced
At the close of the summit, Climate Change President Prof. Dr. Halil Hasar announced a 13-point action call focused on restoring marine ecosystems and scaling up nature-based solutions.
“Towards COP31 Seas and Oceans Summit” Held in Trabzon
The summit hosted a ministerial session on “Oceans, Climate and the Blue Economy”; data shared showed an improvement of around 15 percent in fish stocks in the Mediterranean and Black Sea.
Climate Diplomacy in Baku and Ulaanbaatar on the Road to COP31
COP31 High-Level Climate Champion Samed Ağırbaş attended Baku Climate Action Week and represented Türkiye at UNCCD COP17 in Ulaanbaatar.