The Ankara Climate Transition (ACT) Forum 2026 will be held on 15-16 October 2026 within the scope of the EU Partnership for Local Climate Action in Türkiye Project, funded by the European Union, implemented by UNDP Türkiye, with the Directorate of Climate Change as the end recipient.
Organized under the theme “Towards COP31: Strengthening Local Climate Action in Türkiye,” the Forum aims to address different dimensions of local climate action, provide a platform for stakeholders to share their experiences and approaches, and strengthen cooperation among institutions.
Jointly organized by the Delegation of the European Union to Türkiye, UNDP Türkiye and the Directorate of Climate Change, the two-day Forum will cover climate-resilient cities, climate change adaptation, climate finance, the economic and social dimensions of local climate action, decision-support tools, the role of civil society, youth leadership, multi-stakeholder cooperation and Türkiye’s latest climate projections.
The Forum will bring together representatives of national and local authorities, municipalities, international organizations and financial institutions, civil society, academia, youth and the private sector.
The Forum will be held in a hybrid format, and the sessions will also be available online. Simultaneous interpretation between Turkish and English will be provided throughout the event.
To participate online, please register through the link below:
https://undp.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sDNYU_PPS8mupcT5fk6KOA