Antalya:The League of Arab States has inaugurated the Arab Climate Pavilion at the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye. The event is held in collaboration with the Global Carbon Council and includes participation from Arab countries, international organizations, financial institutions, and the private sector.

According to Wam, the pavilion, which will remain open until 20th November, is set to host 84 events over the course of 10 working days. These events will address crucial topics such as food security and agriculture, health, energy, transport, resilient cities, climate finance, education, youth, innovation, and sustainable development.

On its opening day, the pavilion featured discussions on transforming food systems and advancing climate action, with contributions from experts affiliated with the United Nations, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), the Green Climate Fund, and the League of Arab States. The discussions emphasized the integration of food systems into national climate plans and the conversion of commitments into financeable, ready-to-implement projects.

Additionally, the pavilion hosted an event commemorating 25 years since the establishment of the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict, with participation from the Kuwait Environment Protection Society. This event focused on the enduring environmental consequences of armed conflicts.

The day’s activities concluded with a panel discussion, organized in cooperation with the Green Climate Fund and KPMG, which explored mechanisms for accessing climate finance and preparing projects eligible to benefit from its resources.