Turkey showcases waste‑to‑energy projects and secures tech partner as COP31 approaches
Turkey is preparing to host the UN climate summit in Antalya in November. A media delegation visited Ankara and Trabzon to see projects such as a solid‑waste facility that turns landfill methane into electricity and heat for tomato greenhouses, and a zero‑waste education centre that uses games to teach recycling. Türk Telekom has been named the master partner and global digital‑transformation supporter, tasked with delivering the summit’s technology infrastructure.
The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre reports that Turkey’s greenhouse‑gas emissions rose 4.2 % in 2025, the steepest increase among sixteen major emitters. The contrast between showcased projects and rising emissions frames the lead‑up to the conference.
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Readers see how Turkey’s on‑the‑ground climate initiatives and its emissions trend could influence the outcomes of a major global summit.
How this story developed
- Sep 14 Türk Telekom to Provide Full Tech Infrastructure for Turkey's COP31 Climate Summit
- Sep 27 Turkey’s emissions grew 4.2 % in 2025, the fastest among major polluters.
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