Türkiye is positioning itself as a serious voice in global climate leadership, and the Zero Waste Forum and Festival is central to that effort. Held annually, the event brings together policymakers, environmental advocates, and sustainability professionals to advance practical solutions ahead of COP31.
The Forum operates as a platform for exchanging knowledge and best practices, with sessions covering circular economy models, municipal waste reduction, and corporate sustainability commitments. Speakers from government ministries, international organisations, and the private sector contribute to a programme that addresses both policy frameworks and on-the-ground implementation.
Building momentum toward COP31
Türkiye’s COP31 ambitions are given concrete expression through the Festival’s public engagement activities, which draw wide participation from civil society. The event has grown steadily in scale and influence, reflecting the country’s broader commitment to integrating waste reduction targets into its national climate strategy.
Organisers have designed the programme to move beyond discussion and into action, with structured working groups producing recommendations that feed directly into government policy consultations. The 2024 edition attracted participants from more than 40 countries, reinforcing the Forum’s standing as an internationally relevant gathering on waste and climate policy.
For those working at the intersection of environmental governance and sustainability practice, the Zero Waste Forum and Festival represents one of the most consequential annual events on the regional calendar.
