Antalya Chamber of Commerce to bring water agenda to COP31
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The Antalya Chamber of Commerce is preparing to present local water management models and agricultural sustainability projects to the international community at the COP31 Climate Summit, to be held in the city in 2026.
Agricultural Projects in the COP31 Green Zone
The Antalya Chamber of Commerce (ATB) is conducting comprehensive preparations for the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), which will be held in Antalya between November 9-20, 2026. The chamber management, which will have a stand in the Green Zone of the summit, will carry its projects for the adaptation of agricultural production to the climate crisis and the protection of water resources to the international arena. The CityMed-AgriNet Project and the Antalya Agriculture Accord, prepared by the Antalya Agriculture Council, will be introduced in detail to visitors. Furthermore, the region's agricultural needs and food security steps will be conveyed through the carbon footprint calculation software developed by the institution for agriculture.
Antalya Water Summit Report
Within the scope of the conference program, the Antalya Water Summit Panel will be held on Friday, November 13, at 5:00 PM. In addition to the Chairman of the Antalya Chamber of Commerce, Ali Çandır, the panel will include Prof. Dr. Bülent Topkaya, Prof. Dr. Ayşe Muhammetoğlu, Prof. Dr. Ethem Karadirek, and Prof. Dr. Harun Kaman from Akdeniz University. Scientists and sector representatives will share the outcome report, prepared in light of the recommendations determined at the Antalya Water Summit previously held in the city, with the public. The current status of local water resources, the role of water in food supply, and sustainable water management models will be discussed during the session.
Strategic Importance of Water in the Climate Struggle
Stating that the climate crisis is not just an environmental problem, Antalya Chamber of Commerce and Antalya Agriculture Council Chairman Ali Çandır made the following statement:
'Water and agriculture are at the center of the climate struggle'
Çandır drew attention to the structure of the Antalya economy, which is based on agriculture and natural resources, and stated that the efficient use of water resources is mandatory to protect the agricultural future. Emphasizing that the summit offers an opportunity for lasting transformation, Çandır noted that they aim to lay the groundwork for new collaborations by conveying local water experience to international stakeholders through COP31.