The 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change will kick off on November 9 in Türkiye’s Mediterranean resort city of Antalya, bringing together world leaders, government officials, scientists, and civil society representatives to discuss global climate challenges.

Running from November 9 to 20, the summit will focus on advancing international climate cooperation, sustainable development, and practical solutions to climate change. Türkiye will preside over this year's conference, Anadolu Agency reports.

First held in Berlin in 1995, the annual COP summit provides a platform for countries to review progress on climate commitments, coordinate policies, and agree on measures to address the growing environmental challenges.

A 1.1-million-square-meter venue has been prepared in Antalya to host the event under the theme COP of the Future - COP of Implementation. The conference is built around three main pillars: dialogue, consensus, and action.

Its central objective is to strengthen international trust and cooperation while turning climate pledges into concrete, measurable results.

The summit venue will be divided into two main areas: the Blue Zone and the Green Zone.

The Blue Zone will host official UN climate negotiations, high-level meetings, and diplomatic discussions. Access will be restricted to accredited participants under UN rules.

The area will include plenary halls, delegation offices, national pavilions, a media center, and restaurants.

The Green Zone, meanwhile, will be open to broader public participation, providing a platform for government institutions, businesses, researchers, civil society organizations, and young people to present climate initiatives and innovative technologies.

Its program will feature exhibitions, concerts, panel discussions, workshops, and interactive activities.

Dedicated facilities will include the Türkiye Pavilion, Science Center, Green Industrialization, Resilient Cities, Energy and Transportation, Culture and Civilization, COPArt, and Start-up Zone.

Several conference halls have been named after landmarks, historical figures, and cultural elements reflecting Anatolian heritage and Turkish-Islamic civilization.

The largest plenary hall in the Blue Zone, named Anadolu, will accommodate 1,794 people and host government representatives and official negotiations. Another plenary hall, Akdeniz, has a capacity of 828 people, while the zone will also feature an Antalya Hall.

In the Green Zone, the largest conference venue will be the Gaza Hall, with space for up to 5,000 participants.

Authorities have also established a crisis management center under the coordination of the Antalya Governor's Office. Representatives of the police, health authorities, disaster management agency, fire department, municipal services, and electricity and natural gas providers will take part in its operations.

Five medical stations will operate across the venue, including three in the Blue Zone and two in the Green Zone, to provide access to emergency healthcare.

Extensive security and transportation arrangements have been prepared for the summit.

A total of 27,957 personnel from police, gendarmerie, and coast guard units will be deployed to ensure security throughout the event.

Meanwhile, 630 low-emission buses supplied by 25 municipalities will transport conference participants, supporting more environmentally friendly mobility during the international gathering.