CDP Türkiye will organise three events at COP31, taking place in Antalya from 9 to 20 November 2026. The events will focus on local climate needs, the environmental performance of Turkish businesses, and translating corporate environmental data into practical action.
Events Organised by CDP Türkiye
9 NOVEMBER 2026
Initiative Launch and Panel Discussion
“Climate Needs Map: Connecting Local Climate Needs with Practical Solutions”
Venue: QNB Green Zone Space
Time: 16:45–17:30 (Türkiye Time)
Organisers: CDP Türkiye / Sabancı University Corporate Governance Forum and Needs Map (İhtiyaç Haritası)
The event will introduce the Climate Needs Map concept, which aims to connect locally identified climate-related needs with relevant expertise, resources, projects and potential partners. Particular attention will be given to water security, drought and basin-level challenges. The discussion will explore how local needs can be identified, relevant stakeholders engaged, and existing resources and expertise connected with potential solutions.
Concept Presentation and Moderation:
Mirhan Köroğlu Göğüş – Country Manager, CDP Türkiye (Sabancı University Corporate Governance Forum)
Panellists:
- Ali Ercan Özgür – Co-Founder and Chair of the Board, IDEMA Global Partners and Needs Map
- Taz Khan MBE – Founder and CEO, London's Community Kitchen
- Senem Gökçe Okulu – Land and Water Programme Coordinator, Nature Conservation Centre (DKM)
11 NOVEMBER 2026
White Paper Launch and Panel Discussion
“The Environmental Outlook of Turkish Business”
Venue: Türkiye Pavilion, Blue Zone
Time: 16:00–16:45 (Türkiye Time)
Organisers: CDP Türkiye / Sabancı University Corporate Governance Forum and UN Global Compact Türkiye
The event will mark the launch of the joint white paper The Environmental Outlook of Turkish Business, prepared by CDP Türkiye and UN Global Compact Türkiye. Bringing together findings from the CDP Türkiye 2025 Climate and Nature Report and UN Global Compact Türkiye's 2025 Communication on Progress (CoP) analysis, the publication examines the environmental performance, commitments and implementation progress of businesses in Türkiye. The session will address progress and areas for improvement in corporate environmental management, as well as how environmental targets can be reflected in business strategies, investments and competitiveness.
White Paper Presentation and Moderation:
Mirhan Köroğlu Göğüş – Country Manager, CDP Türkiye (Sabancı University Corporate Governance Forum)
Speakers:
- Vikas Aggarwal – Director for Government and Regulatory Affairs, CDP
- Cristina Sánchez – Executive Director, UN Global Compact Spain
- Gülşah Günay – Head of Sustainability Standards Department, Public Oversight, Accounting and Auditing Standards Authority (KGK), Türkiye
- Melda Çele – Executive Director, UN Global Compact Türkiye
19 NOVEMBER 2026
White Paper Launch and Panel Discussion
“From Environmental Data to Action on the Ground”
Venue: Resilient Cities Hub, Programming Area 1, Green Zone
Time: 12:30–13:15 (Türkiye Time)
Organisers: CDP Türkiye / Sabancı University Corporate Governance Forum and Nature Conservation Centre (DKM)
The event will mark the launch of the joint white paper From Disclosure to Action – Corporate Climate, Water and Nature Reporting in Practice, prepared by CDP Türkiye and the Nature Conservation Centre (DKM). Focusing on climate change, water security, biodiversity and ecosystem management, the publication examines how corporate environmental risks, targets and commitments can be translated into practical action. The session will also address the relationship between corporate water management and basin-level needs, the importance of scientific evidence and local conditions in environmental interventions, and opportunities for collaboration among different stakeholders.
White Paper Presentation and Moderation:
Mirhan Köroğlu Göğüş – Country Manager, CDP Türkiye (Sabancı University Corporate Governance Forum)
Keynote Address:
Afire Sever – Director General of Water Management, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of the Republic of Türkiye
Panellists:
- Dr. Uğur Zeydanlı – Chair of the Board, Nature Conservation Centre (DKM)
- Dr. Ayşegül Selışık – Assistant FAO Representative in Türkiye, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
- Mustafa Dal – Head of Flood and Drought Management Department, General Directorate of Water Management, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of the Republic of Türkiye
Events Featuring CDP Türkiye
Mirhan Köroğlu Göğüş, Country Manager of CDP Türkiye, will also contribute as a speaker, moderator and panellist to three events organised by other institutions during COP31.
14 NOVEMBER 2026
“Women in Carbon: Empowering Female Leadership in Climate Markets”
Venue: Sabancı Holding Conference Hall, Green Zone
Time: 11:15–12:00
Speaker: Mirhan Köroğlu Göğüş
Organiser: Çimsa
The session will explore the role of women in the development of carbon markets, climate leadership and the transition to a low-carbon economy. Discussions will address women's participation in carbon markets, their leadership roles in corporate climate strategies and the importance of diverse perspectives in climate policymaking.
16 NOVEMBER 2026
“Green Industrial Transformation and Urban Just Transition: Building a Shared Future under Türkiye’s Climate Law”
Venue: Türkiye Pavilion, Blue Zone
Time: 12:30–13:15
Moderator: Mirhan Köroğlu Göğüş
Organiser: Bursa Metropolitan Municipality
The session will examine the relationship between green industrial transformation and urban just transition within the framework of Türkiye's Climate Law. Discussions will focus on how industrial decarbonisation, urban climate policies and just transition objectives can support one another, as well as the role of cooperation among public institutions, local governments, businesses and international organisations in implementation.
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