Antalya:Türkiye unveiled a comprehensive strategy to reduce emissions across its land, air, sea, rail, and telecommunications networks during the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) UN Climate Change event held in Antalya.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, Turkish Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu stated that Ankara is actively working to integrate renewable energy and expand domestic production, use, and global exports of sustainable aviation fuel. He emphasized the role everyone has to play in the climate arena, highlighting investments spanning telecommunications to ecological overpasses that ensure the passage of wildlife and plants across infrastructure while protecting the ecosystem.

Uraloglu outlined the ministry's goals to expand Türkiye's infrastructure network to 28,500 kilometers of railways and 10,000 kilometers of highways by 2053. The strategy also includes expanding the national aviation network to more than 60 airports, aiming to serve up to 400 million passengers annually.

He further noted that rapid technological development and transformation could enable Türkiye to achieve its 2050 and 2053 milestones ahead of schedule. Uraloglu stressed that platforms like COP31 are crucial for aligning growth with environmental commitments and mandates.