COP31 Antalya to Spotlight Health Agenda: Turkey's Global Climate Initiative

COP31 Antalya Health Agenda The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) will be held in Antalya from 9 to 20 November 2026, with health taking a prominent place on the agenda for the first time at this scale.
Health Day and AIR Initiative On 9 November, the “Health Day” event will launch the Antalya Resilient Health Systems Initiative (AIR).
AIR aims to translate scientific evidence, international experience and best practices into concrete policies that enhance global resilience.
Climate Change Impacts on Health Key health risks linked to climate change will be discussed, including: Rising temperatures Extreme weather events Air pollution Water‑food security challenges Increased risk of infectious and non‑communicable diseases These issues will be examined in the context of health systems’ preparedness, response and adaptation capacities.
Turkey's Role and International Cooperation The Ministry of Health will keep health at the core of COP31’s climate action, working with international partners to implement actionable health policies.
“Turkey has made remarkable progress in health, and we will share these achievements with the world in an environmentally and climate‑aware manner,” said Health Minister Aziz Alper Biten.