OBJECTIVES OF THE COP31 ACTION AGENDA

Explaining the 6 global implementation goals of the COP31 Action Agenda in his presentation, Minister Kurum invited all parties and the international community to unite around these goals. Minister Kurum stated that the first of the goals was ‘electrification’: In all the meetings we held, one theme stood out very clearly: Electrification. Electrification is one of the main topics that complement renewable energy and energy efficiency to achieve the 1.5 degree target. It is also one of the most important keys to decarbonization. Today the demand for electricity is increasing significantly. However, network inadequacies, financing gaps, policy incompatibilities and high initial investment costs limit progress in electrification. Despite all these difficulties, we aim to achieve a 35 percent electrification rate by 2035 by demonstrating a common will on a global scale to accelerate electrification. The ’35 percent by 2035′ target will be one of the main priorities of our COP31 Presidency. In the period leading up to COP31 to be held in Antalya, we will work to create a strong global coalition for this goal.

ZERO WASTE MOVEMENT AND METHANE REDUCTION

Secondly, underlining the Zero Waste Movement and methane reduction initiated under the auspices of First Lady Erdoğan, Minister Kurum said, “With this initiative, we want to take Zero Waste to a higher level in climate policy. Reducing methane gas is one of the most rapidly applicable opportunities to slow down global warming. The waste sector accounts for approximately 20 percent of human-caused methane emissions. We have proven and scalable solutions. This is especially true in reducing methane emissions from human-caused waste.” “We call on all parties to adopt the goal of reducing the increase in waste production by half by 2035,” he said.

RESILIENT CITIES AND GREEN TRANSFORMATION IN INDUSTRY

Minister Kurum said the following regarding the ‘resilient cities’ target of the Action Agenda: Resilient Cities are one of the topics that our Action Agenda emphasizes. This title has many sub-dimensions. However, at this stage, I would like to share with you our emission reduction target, especially in buildings. Reducing emissions and increasing energy efficiency in buildings is critical to the climate resilience of cities. In this context, we would like to open to the views of the parties the goal of reducing the energy use intensity in the building sector by at least 25 percent by 2035.

Fourthly, emphasizing the topic of green transformation in industry, Minister Kurum said, “It will be an important achievement for the rate of circular material use in the production and manufacturing sectors to reach at least 15 percent by 2035 for green transformation in the industry. This target will make a strong contribution to both emission reduction and resource saving.”

“A STRONG CLIMATE AWARENESS MUST BE CREATED IN THE SOCIETY BY 2035”

Fifthly, Minister Kurum explained the title of ‘Awareness in all areas’ as follows: We do not consider the fight against waste, food safety and climate awareness as separate topics; We consider it as a common area of ​​transformation that should be spread to all segments of society. Millions of people around the world today face food insecurity. Climate crisis; It directly affects the table, water, agricultural production, rural life and the life security of future generations. Therefore, to eliminate the disconnection between food, water and climate topics; We have to build a more resilient, more efficient and more fair system. In this context, we will support an approach that reduces waste, uses resources efficiently and strengthens climate awareness in every field from agriculture to industry, from education to social life, from public services to the business world. We attach importance to informing young people, farmers, producers, employees and the entire society about climate resilient practices. In this context, we aim to include climate change issues in education curricula by 2030 and to create a strong awareness throughout society by 2035 by supporting non-formal education activities.

CLIMATE APPLICATION BRIDGE

Drawing attention to the importance of the sixth and last heading, ‘Climate Implementation Bridge’, Minister Kurum said, “While implementing all these goals, we will adopt a comprehensive approach that takes into account the different conditions and priorities of the countries. In order to support the achievement of these goals, we will cooperate closely with all countries, especially developing economies. We will contribute to strengthening access to technical assistance, capacity building activities and financial support mechanisms. The new mechanism we define as the Climate Implementation Bridge aims to fill this gap. The Climate Implementation Bridge aims to fill this gap, especially in developing and underdeveloped countries.” “It aims to strengthen the harmony between its goals and economic and development policies. This mechanism will contribute to creating an investment-friendly environment,” he said.

“CLIMATE APPLICATION BRIDGE IS NOT A NEW FUND, BUT A COMPLEMENTARY INITIATIVE”

Climate Application Bridge; Underlining that it will support the establishment of a stronger link between NDCs and economic policies, Minister Kurum said: It will help countries transform their priorities into investable project portfolios. It will also play a facilitating role in enabling appropriate financing solutions and private capital to contribute on a larger scale. I would like to emphasize that the Climate Implementation Bridge is not a new fund. It is not a new financing mechanism. It is not an alternative to existing initiatives. On the contrary, it is a complementary initiative that supports the existing climate finance and implementation ecosystem, strengthens partnerships between actors and focuses on implementation. Our aim is to reduce the gap between climate goals and real investments. To ensure that finance reaches the field faster, more effectively and more result-oriented.

“IN THE COMING MONTHS, WE WANT TO PROGRESS WORK ON ALL 10 PRIORITY THEMES”

Minister Kurum emphasized that they are determinedly carrying out the preparation process for COP31 to be held in Antalya and said, “In the coming weeks and months, we want to advance the work in all 10 priority themes and in areas beyond these themes. We want to turn our work within the scope of COP31 and the Global Climate Action Agenda into success together. To achieve this, we need the support of all of you as the COP31 Presidency. Today, the world is not only waiting for new decisions. The world wants to see the decisions made come true. Because nature is tired, humanity is tired.

Drought extends to the table; floods wash away a life’s work in one night; Fires burn not only trees but also memories, homes and hope for the future. For the children who cannot access clean water, for the farmers who entrust their future to the soil, for the families who lost their homes and hopes in disasters; “We must act faster now for the children who pay the heaviest price even though they are not responsible for the release of emissions, and for the generations that will inherit this world after us,” he said.

“WE MET IN BONN, WE LISTENED, WE WILL MEET AGAIN IN ANTALYA”

At the end of his speech, Minister Kurum said that Hazrat Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi said, “Yesterday is gone with yesterday, my dear, now we need to say new things and do new things!” He called with the words: Now is the time to do new things. Let’s take action instead of waiting. Let’s turn intention into practice. Let’s finalize the commitments. Let’s turn our differences into common solution power. Let’s not just talk about the future in Antalya; Let’s shape the future together. With the call of Yunus Emre, one of the brave men of Anatolia, “Let’s get acquainted, let’s make the job easier.” We met in Bonn, we listened, we will meet again in Antalya. Together, we will take climate action from words to practice, from practice to results. We will shape the future together.

A TRIPLE PRESS CONFERENCE WAS HELD

UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Executive Secretary Simon Stiell and Australian Minister of Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen also made speeches at the programme. COP31 President Kurum, UNFCCC Executive Secretary Stiell and Australian Minister of Climate Change and Energy Bowen held a triple press conference and answered questions from members of the press.

Minister Gürlek spoke at the 19th Meeting of the Coordination Board for Combating Violence Against Women, held at Ankara Judge House, attended by Minister of Internal Affairs Mustafa Çiftçi, Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş and President of Religious Affairs Safi Arpaguş.

Stating that they came together at the meeting to evaluate the steps taken so far in the fight against violence against women, to strengthen inter-institutional cooperation and to consult on the next steps to be taken, Gürlek said, “We never accept that even a single woman is subjected to violence.” he said.

Gürlek reminded that women’s rights were constitutionally guaranteed with the previous amendments to the Constitution, and the penalties for crimes committed against women were increased with the changes in the relevant laws.

Stating that the crime of intentional injury to women is considered a reason for arrest by legal regulations, and persistent pursuit is regulated as a separate crime, Gürlek stated that the “good behavior” discount has been abolished and important steps have been taken to strengthen women’s access to justice. In this context, Gürlek stated that it has become possible for the bar association to appoint a lawyer free of charge in case of persistent stalking, intentional injury against women and torture crimes, upon the request of the victims, and stated that precautionary courts have been determined in each courthouse in order to effectively implement the Law No. 6284 on the Protection of the Family and Prevention of Violence Against Women.

Stating that investigation offices for crimes of domestic violence and violence against women have been established within the Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, Gürlek continued as follows:

“Today, these offices operate in 303 courthouses in 81 provinces. We have expanded the use of judicial interview rooms to prevent victims from being harmed in the judicial process. Currently, there are a total of 176 judicial interview rooms in 167 courthouses in 81 provinces. More than 173 thousand statements and statements have been taken in these rooms since the date of establishment. We have increased the number of our legal support and victim services directorates to 180 in 81 provinces. Through these directorates, we provide assistance to victims. “We provide information, guidance and psychosocial support services to more than 2 million 537 thousand people in total to date.”

“THE DOOR OF JUSTICE IS ALWAYS OPEN FOR YOU”

Minister of Justice Gürlek stated that the Coordination Board is one of the most important indicators of their holistic approach to combating violence against women.

Stating that the Judicial Reform Strategy Document aims to improve practices in the field of women’s rights in the justice system and strengthen the access to justice of women who are victims of violence, Gürlek said, “In the coming period, we will further expand the investigation offices of domestic and violence crimes against women. We will strengthen the specialization of the public prosecutors working in these offices.” he said.

Minister Gürlek emphasized determination in the fight against violence against women and continued as follows:

“We will develop practices that protect women’s rights more effectively in the criminal justice system. The fight against violence against women will only be successful not only with legal regulations, but also with strong inter-institutional cooperation, effective implementation, rapid struggle and social awareness. For this reason, we will continue to work in coordination with our Ministry of Family and Social Services, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of National Education, Ministry of Health, Presidency of Religious Affairs and all our relevant institutions. I would like to express once again to women who are victims of violence that the door of justice is always open to you.”

According to the written statement made by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, within the scope of the work carried out jointly by the Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office and the Ankara Police Department, an operation was carried out against the suspects who were found to have gained unfair profits by organizing illegal betting and games of chance over the internet. In the operation carried out simultaneously in Adana, Antalya, Batman, Bursa, Diyarbakır, Hakkari, Hatay, Isparta, Istanbul, İzmir, Kahramanmaraş, Kocaeli, Mardin, Muğla, Samsun, Şanlıurfa and Yozgat, based in Ankara, a total of 98 suspects were subjected to the relevant article of the Law No. 7258 on the Regulation of Betting and Games of Chance and the 220th article of the Turkish Penal Code. Proceedings were initiated on charges of ‘establishing an organization for the purpose of committing a crime’.

It was decided to carry out search and seizure operations at the suspects’ homes and workplaces, and to implement arrest and detention measures against them. Within the scope of the operation, 61 suspects were caught and detained. It was reported that efforts to capture 37 suspects for whom detention warrants were issued are continuing. During the searches carried out at the suspects’ homes and workplaces, a large amount of digital materials were seized.

It was noted that the investigation was carried out in a multifaceted and meticulous manner.

The Sakarya launch of the “Let Our Summer School Be Colorful” project organized by the Turkish Youth Foundation (TÜGVA) was held with intense participation in Aziz Duran Park. Students and citizens showed great interest in the program, which started with songs, hymns and various shows. TÜGVA High Advisory Board Member Bilal Erdoğan and TÜGVA Chairman İbrahim Giriş, as well as AK Party Deputy Chairman Ali İhsan Yavuz, AK Party Sakarya Deputies Lütfi Bayraktar, Çiğdem Erdoğan, Ali İnci, Ertuğrul Kocacık and Murat Kaya, Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Yusuf Alemdar, TÜGVA High Advisory Board Member Bilal Erdoğan, TÜGVA Chairman İbrahim Fifth, Serdivan Mayor Osman Çelik, Sakarya University Rector Prof. Dr. Hamza Al, Sakarya University of Applied Sciences Rector Prof. Dr. Mehmet Sarıbıyık, SATSO President Akgün Altuğ, AK Party Provincial Chairman Yunus Tever, Sakarya Provincial Director of National Education Coşkun Bakırtaş, Sakarya Provincial Youth and Sports Director Cemil Boz, representatives of non-governmental organizations and many students attended.

After the recitation of the Holy Quran and the reading of the National Anthem, TÜGVA Sakarya Provincial Representative Murat Selim Deveci made the opening speech of the program. Deveci stated that summer schools will make significant contributions to the development of children and young people and thanked those who supported the project.

ALEMDAR: “TODAY IS YOUR DAY”

Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Yusuf Alemdar said that investments in young people will continue to increase. Stating that they gave priority to youth projects in line with the vision put forward by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Alemdar said, “Today is your day, this is your place. In the next period, we will do the work together with you that will initiate the vision of our President and the steps of the Turkey Century for our youth. We strive to offer all kinds of work for you in the fields of sports, science, and education. I hope we will always be together.”

Emphasizing that summer schools are an important opportunity for children, Alemdar said, “I hope our summer activities and summer schools will be full, productive, both fun and educational for you.” Thanking those who contributed to the organization of the program, Alemdar said, “I would like to express my gratitude to our very valuable Advisory Board President, TÜGVA President, Vice Presidents and all our participating protocols, who honored our city and supported us with their blessings in organizing an event that will be an example for all parts of Turkey in Sakarya. However, the most valuable and valuable here is you. We love you very much.”

FIFTH: “THIS YOUTH WILL MAKE THEIR MARK ON Türkiye’S CENTURY”

In his speech, TÜGVA Chairman İbrahim Giriş stated that youth is Türkiye’s greatest strength. Expressing his satisfaction with the energy of the young people from Sakarya, Fifth said, “The voice rising in this hall today is not just the voice of a beginning, but of a great march. I believe that this youth will leave its mark on the Turkish Century with its science, morality and determination. Each of our brothers in this hall is a candidate to be the engineers, Aziz Sancars, Selçuk Bayraktars of the future. We trust them, we are always with them.”

Referring to the importance of summer schools, Fifth said, “Our aim is not only to save the present, but also to build a strong future. I would like to express my gratitude to our Provincial Representative and his team, who lit this torch in Sakarya and contributed to this beautiful organization, and to all our precious families who entrusted their children to us. May our summer school be auspicious.”

CALL FROM BİLAL ERDOĞAN TO YOUTH TO GREAT GOALS

Speaking at the program, Bilal Erdoğan advised students to use the summer months productively. Stating that Türkiye’s future will rise on the shoulders of young people, Erdoğan said, “You will build the Türkiye Century.” Stating that summer vacation is not just a period of rest, Erdoğan said, “You will be successful in your schools, achieve good things in your life and direct the future of our country.” Calling on young people to dream big, Erdoğan said, “Turkey Century means working hard, being honest, being reliable and setting ambitious goals in every field. We should aim for the best in science, sports, art and business. If we are not strong, there is no other power to protect them. TÜGVA will always be with you.” he said. Stating that oppressed people in different parts of the world have expectations from Türkiye, Erdoğan said that a strong Türkiye will be possible with well-educated generations.

GOVERNOR DOĞAN: “OUR CHILDREN ARE THE HOPE OF TOMORROW”

Sakarya Governor Rahmi Doğan, who made the last speech of the program, emphasized that investing in children and young people is an investment in the future. Doğan said, “Societies that invest in their children and youth actually build their own future. The future of a nation is hidden in the light in the eyes of children and the ideal in the hearts of young people.” Stating that TÜGVA contributes to the academic, social, cultural and spiritual development of young people, Doğan stated that summer schools allow children to use their holiday periods productively. Drawing attention to the importance of the Turkey Century Education Model, Doğan said, “Today, in line with the Turkey Century vision, our goal is to raise a youth that combines knowledge with wisdom, produces technology, can read the world, draws strength from its roots and can direct the future.”

Addressing the young people, Doğan said, “You are not only the joy of today, but also the hope of tomorrow and the architects of the Turkish Century. Be curious, learn, read, research. Never give up on your dreams.” While the program ended after the protocol members and students took a group souvenir photo, it was reported that the events in Aziz Duran Park will continue with various activities throughout the day.

ALTERNATIVE AGAINST DIGITAL ADDICTION

Making a statement to journalists after the program, Bilal Erdoğan said that summer schools contribute to equal opportunities in education and play an important function in the fight against digital addiction. Erdoğan said, “This summer, instead of wasting their time, we offer an environment where our children can have fun, strengthen their friendships, and make up for their lagging behind in various subjects. Our children have the opportunity to make up for their shortcomings in sports, arts or preparation for the new education period.”

Stating that they created alternative spaces for children outside of the digital world with the project, Erdoğan said, “We create hours where children can get away from digital addiction. This is one of our most important goals. To offer useful and entertaining alternatives to our children. They do not have to be slaves to digital addiction; as long as we can provide them with this discipline and alternatives at an early age.”

HALF A MILLION STUDENTS ARE TARGETED

Bilal Erdoğan, who invited all students to TÜGVA summer schools, announced that approximately 500 thousand secondary school students across Türkiye are aimed to participate in summer school programs this year.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made important statements at the Opening Ceremony of the National Security Conferences at the Presidential Complex.

President Erdoğan: We have no choice but to be strong

Highlights from President Erdoğan’s speech;

Today we are together to open the National Security Conferences. I welcome you all to this veteran place.

I hope that the National Security Conferences prepared in line with our instructions will be successful. I would like to thank all participants who will contribute to the program.

We have been present for centuries in a challenging geography of high strategic importance to the nation. Our ancestors established powerful states in a wide geography stretching from Europe to Central Asia.

“WE ARE BORN FROM OUR ASHES”

We encountered many difficulties. We have gone through many troubles. But every time we rose from the ashes like a phoenix. Until today, we have not placed our hopes on anyone other than our own strength in ensuring the security of our state. We established our Republic with this understanding. We continued our fight against terrorism for more than 40 years with this understanding. We paid a heavy price. We have achieved very important gains. Türkiye has shown everyone, friend and foe alike, that it has become a playmaking actor in the region.

“TERRORISM-FREE Türkiye IS THE STATE VISION”

The Terror-free Türkiye process is the name of a strategic state vision. As soon as we let our guard down, they will not give us the right to live on these lands. We have no choice but to be strong.

In our age’s understanding of security, both the attack on power lines and the cyber threat that renders the banking system inoperable fall directly within the scope of national security. Software plays a decisive role on the battlefield as much as tanks and missiles.

“ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ALSO PRESENTS SERIOUS RISKS”

We attach great importance to data security. When used correctly, artificial intelligence accelerates the decision-making process. Artificial intelligence also poses serious risks. Treating artificial intelligence as a security issue with ethical, legal and social dimensions is an obligation rather than a choice.

Türkiye has become one of the countries that study the battlefields best. We tried to constantly improve ourselves. We minimized our foreign dependency by strengthening our defense industry.

We see very clearly the value of the capacity we have when we look at the crisis that surrounds us. We will build the great and powerful Türkiye, step by step, which finds its meaning in the expression “Turkish Century”. Our source of inspiration is our nation. As long as the Turkish nation exists, our state will continue to exist.

CHP faced one of the most critical processes in its political history after the court’s “absolute nullity” decision regarding the congress.

KILIÇDAROĞLU HEADQUARTERS ADDRESS SHOWED

Following the “absolute nullity” discussions in the CHP, this time there was tension in the meeting room within the party. Both Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu and Manisa Deputy Özgür Özel announced that they would hold the group meeting in the Turkish Grand National Assembly Group Hall. As party members supporting Özel filled the hall from the early hours of the morning, tension rose from time to time and a brawl broke out at the entrance of the Parliament. Kılıçdaroğlu, who was initially expected to go to the Turkish Grand National Assembly, changed his plan and announced that he would hold the group meeting at the CHP Headquarters.

After the Republican People’s Party (CHP) Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu announced that he would hold the GNAT Group Meeting at the CHP Headquarters, party members started to gather at the headquarters building.

CHP Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu announced that he would hold the GNAT Group Meeting at the party headquarters following the tension in the GNAT. After Kılıçdaroğlu’s statement, party members supporting Kılıçdaroğlu started to gather at the Headquarters. Former CHP Istanbul Provincial Chairman Gürsel Tekin and Barış Yarkadaş, as well as MPs, started to come to the Headquarters. Slogans of “Kılıçdaroğlu, the People’s Hope” were shouted for Kılıçdaroğlu in the building. Party members also reacted to Halk TV for coming out.

HARD WORDS TO ÖZGÜR ÖZEL

Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu and Özgür Özel supporters declared war on each other. Party members who attended Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu’s group speech at CHP Headquarters shouted slogans against Özgür Özel.

Slogans “Fetullah’s dogs cannot intimidate us. Free the Thief, Free the Briber, Free the Traitor” echoed in the Headquarters.