Antalya:The International Association for Energy Economics (IAEE) has commenced its three-day COP 2026 Symposium in Antalya, where academics and public and private sector representatives from across the globe have gathered.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, the event is themed 'The Impact of Turbulent Times on Energy and Climate Change' and serves as a platform for academics, businesses, and governments to exchange views. It features over 100 participants from 36 countries.

Gurkan Selcuk Kumbaroglu, president of the Turkish Association for Energy Economics (TRAEE), highlighted that TRAEE was the first Turkish association accredited by the UN in the Research Institutions category for the Conferences of the Parties (COP) in 2007. He stated that the symposium will cover a wide range of topics, including energy, climate change, geopolitical issues, and economic markets, along with energy supply and consumption.

Kumbaroglu also mentioned that the association will host three side events in the Blue Zone, with two at the Türkiye Pavilion and one at the UN Pavilion, to contribute to the broader COP31 climate summit, which is occurring concurrently in Antalya.