The Greek Minister of Environment and Energy, Mr. Stavros Papastavrou, is traveling to Antalya, Turkey, today to represent his country and participate in the proceedings of the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 31).
During his visit, the Greek minister will take part in the conference proceedings, participate in discussions, panels, and bilateral meetings, highlighting Greek initiatives on sustainable transition, the circular economy, and environmental protection.
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According to a statement from the Ministry of Environment and Energy, Mr. Papastavrou will participate today:
– the official event organized by Turkey’s Minister of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change and COP 31 President, Mr. Murat Kurum, at the NEST Convention Center in Belek, accompanied by the Secretary General for the Natural Environment and Water, Mr. Petros Varelidis, and the Greek Ambassador to Ankara, Mr. Theodoros Bizakis;
– at an event titled “The Energy Sector and the Circular Economy as Drivers for a Clean Transition and Climate Neutrality.” Also participating in the panel are the Bulgarian Minister of Energy, Ms. Iva Petrova, and the Director-General for Energy at the European Commission, Ms. Céline Gauer, with Mr. George Kremlis, a member of the Board of Directors of the European Public Law Organization (EPLO), serving as moderator.
Tomorrow, the minister:
– will participate in a panel discussion on the pioneering marine conservation initiative “Amorgorama: A groundbreaking bottom-up marine conservation initiative.” Participants in the discussion include the president of the Amorgos Fishermen’s Association “Hozoviotissa,” Mr. Michalis Krosman, and the Senior Greece Projects Manager of the Blue Marine Foundation, Ms. Angela Lazou Dean, with Dr. Chloe Streven, Head of Infact, The Conservation Collective, serving as moderator.
– will hold a bilateral working meeting with the Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Ms. Celeste Saulo. The purpose of the meeting is to exchange views on issues of mutual interest, with an emphasis on Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems and the further strengthening of bilateral cooperation.
Source: APE-MPE
