Türkiye prepares for high-level participation in COP29 climate summit

Türkiye is set to participate in the U.N.’s climate summit, COP29, in Azerbaijan with a high-level delegation, including President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, government members and experts in environmental sustainability.

The conference, scheduled from Nov. 11 to 22, will gather global leaders to discuss climate action initiatives and the latest developments in the fight against global warming.

Türkiye to showcase green energy wins, waste management solutions

Türkiye’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan Cahit Bagci highlighted Türkiye’s position as a leading contributor in green energy production, with over 55% of its electricity now sourced from renewable energy.

Bagci noted Türkiye’s advancements in waste-to-energy projects, positioning COP29 as a platform to share these achievements and collaborate on innovative climate solutions.

Joint pavilion for zero waste and environmental projects

At COP29, Türkiye will highlight its “Zero Waste” initiative, led by first lady Emine Erdogan, alongside Azerbaijan’s first lady Mehriban Aliyeva, who oversees the Haydar Aliyev Foundation. The two nations will present a joint pavilion, the “Solidarity Center,” focusing on waste management, recycling, and eco-friendly practices.

Türkiye’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change will also have a pavilion featuring numerous Turkish organizations, from energy to academia.

COP29 participation key to Türkiye’s COP31 candidacy

Ambassador Bagci emphasized the importance of Türkiye’s participation in COP29, as Türkiye is also a candidate to host COP31. Bagci mentioned that Türkiye will be represented by a large delegation, including public institutions, municipalities, and nongovernmental organizations, to contribute to panels and presentations.

“COP29 is a significant platform for sharing Türkiye’s expertise,” Bagci said, noting that it also highlights Azerbaijan’s role in advancing climate initiatives. Türkiye’s delegation is expected to play an active role in sessions on energy transition and sustainability.