Iran Chamber delegation heads to Turkey for COP31 climate summit

A delegation from the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, led by Vice President Qadir Qiafeh, has travelled to Antalya, Turkey, to attend the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31).

The delegation includes heads of the chamber’s specialized commissions on standards, environment, sustainable development and water, investment and financing, and industry. During the event, the Iranian private sector’s major achievements and efforts over the past two years to reduce carbon emissions, protect the environment and promote sustainable development will be presented in eight reports. Expanding private-sector participation, identifying new technologies and creating opportunities for cooperation are among the main objectives of the delegation’s participation. The Iran Chamber, representing the country’s private sector, will set up a dedicated pavilion in the conference to highlight the role of businesses in strengthening economic and climate diplomacy. The pavilion will also focus on helping export-oriented industries adapt to international standards and expanding international business ties. Four specialized panels will also be held, focusing on adaptation and human development in climate policies. In addition, an “Iran Day” event will bring together heads of international organizations and representatives of private and public sectors from various countries. The event will also address the environmental and sustainable development damage caused by attacks by the recent US-Israeli-imposed war against Iran. COP31, held under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, is scheduled to take place in Antalya from November 9 to 20.