Business World Calls for Sustainability and Food Security in the COP31 Process
Business leaders gathering at the COP31 Business Forum in New York emphasized that concrete steps must be taken for energy efficiency and climate resilience in agriculture ahead of the summit to be held in Antalya.
At the COP31 Business Forum - New York Dialogue meeting held in New York, it was stated that the business sector must increase energy efficiency and focus on food security for climate targets to turn into concrete results.
Critical Meeting Held in New York
Representatives of the global business world and international organizations came together at the COP31 Business Forum - New York Dialogue meeting held at the Bloomberg Headquarters within the framework of New York Climate Week. The role of the private sector in combating climate change was discussed at the meeting.
Energy Efficiency and the Role of SMEs
Ankara Chamber of Commerce President Gürsel Baran stated that new technologies must be integrated into production processes for climate targets to yield concrete results. Baran pointed out the importance of a financing-supported roadmap that also includes SMEs in the process.
Food Security and Agriculture Working Group
Yıldız Holding CEO Mehmet Tütüncü will assume the co-chairmanship of the Food Security and Agriculture Working Group together with World Business Council for Sustainable Development Vice President Diane Holdorf. The working group will focus on climate-resilient agriculture topics.
Expectations for the COP31 Summit in Antalya
COP31, to be hosted by Turkey in Antalya between November 9-20, presents an important opportunity for climate change topics to be comprehensively addressed. The initiatives of TOBB President Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu are mobilizing the global business world.