- COP31 is taking place in Antalya, Türkiye
- Aviation and tourism sectors are driving fringe briefings and high-level events
- Events focus on implementation, zero-waste transitions and decarbonisation
- The Global Sustainable Aviation Forum took place on 10 November
- An official Tourism Thematic Day is scheduled for 18 November
At the UN Climate Change Conference COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye both the aviation and tourism sectors are driving dedicated fringe briefings and high-level events aimed at implementation, zero-waste transitions and decarbonisation strategies. Aviation events focus on Sustainable Aviation Fuels, carbon accounting and coordinating UN-wide systemic synergies.
The Global Sustainable Aviation Forum took place on 10 November co-organised by the Air Transport Action Group, Turkish Airlines and the Zero Waste Foundation.
The UN Decade of Sustainable Transport ICAO Side Event took place on 9 November targeting acceleration of sustainable aviation through UN system synergies. Airport Carbon Accreditation was presented by ACI Europe on 10 November focusing on scaling up airport-level climate action. CORSIA and NDCs Alignment organised by IATA and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry takes place on 19 November exploring the intersection of CORSIA, Article 6 and Nationally Determined Contributions.
Tourism leaders are pushing for binding results rather than open-ended pledges. The Official Tourism Thematic Day is scheduled for 18 November organised by UN Tourism, UNEP and the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The core theme is Tourism Climate Solutions: Low-Carbon, Zero Waste and Climate-Resilient Destinations. The Glasgow Declaration 5th Anniversary takes place during the flagship tourism side event on 18 November including the launch of revised stricter operating guidelines.
At least 87 private jets landed in Antalya, Turkey, during COP31. According to Oxfam the aircraft emitted the equivalent fuel of flying around the world three times.
