COP31 Summit to be Held in Antalya Will Shape the Technology Sector
Hosted by Turkey in Antalya, the COP31 Summit brings climate policies as well as the environmental impact of the technology sector and digital waste management to the agenda, with Türk Telekom participating as a high-level partner.
The United Nations Climate Change Conference COP31, which Turkey will host for the first time, will be held in Antalya from November 9 to 20, 2026, addressing the environmental impacts of the technology sector alongside climate policies.
Summit to Take Place in Antalya
The United Nations Climate Change Conference COP31, which Turkey will host for the first time, will take place in Antalya from November 9 to 20, 2026, and will put crucial environmental topics on the table.
Turkey's Priority Topics
Among Turkey's primary goals at the summit are electrification, zero waste, circular economy, and green industrial transformation.
Environmental Impact of the Technology Sector
These topics directly concern a wide area ranging from high-energy-consumption data centers to the production of electronic devices and the recycling of technology infrastructures.
Electronic Waste and Sustainability
Sustainability is not limited to energy savings; the recovery of electronic devices, repair models, and the traceable collection of electronic waste will be on the agenda of companies.
Domestic Deposit System and Infrastructure
It is anticipated that Turkey's domestic digital deposit system, DOA, will be introduced to international participants and that 5G and digital transformation applications will be utilized in technology infrastructure.
Türk Telekom's Strategic Role
Türk Telekom will take part in COP31 as a Master Partner, the highest-tier sponsorship category, and will serve as the Global Digital Transformation and Technology supporter of the organization.
Announcement of the Cooperation
This cooperation was announced during a meeting bringing together COP31 President and Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Murat Kurum and Türk Telekom CEO Ebubekir Şahin.