At the G20 Summit, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced that Türkiyeis prepared to host the 2026 UN climate summit, COP31, in Antalya. He highlighted Ankara's expanding renewable energy plans, noting that the country aims to significantly increase its wind and solar capacity by 2035. Erdoğan also renewed Türkiye's commitment to Gaza's reconstruction, stressing long-term support as UN reports show the region faces decades of recovery and tens of billions of dollars in rebuilding needs. The dual message positions Türkiye as both a rising climate actor and an active humanitarian partner in the region. {edited to see if URL changes.ZKE}
Türkiye Signals Readiness to Host COP31 as Erdoğan Reaffirms Support for Gaza’s Reconstruction
At the G20 Summit, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced that Turkey is ready to host the COP31 climate summit in Antalya in 2026, while also reaffirming Ankara’s long-term commitment to supporting Gaza’s reconstruction. His remarks underline Türkiye’s growing role in global climate diplomacy and in regional humanitarian efforts.