COP31 President
From Policy to Implementation, From Commitment to Action
"We aim for a COP31 that turns commitments into policy, and vision into implementation."— Murat Kurum
The Presidency
Between two lines of leadership — the visionary political will and the value-driven moral compass — the COP President emerges as the one who transforms discourse into policy and vision into implementation.
Murat Kurum is the profile that answers the question "how is it done?" for global actors. Rather than someone who speaks, he is someone who delivers — embodying Turkiye's climate achievements on the world stage.
Core Strengths
The key areas of expertise and leadership that define the COP31 Presidency approach.
Urban planning, climate adaptation, disaster resilience, and sustainable finance — a proven track record of implementation.
Climate legislation, zero waste infrastructure, and urban transformation — turning climate commitments into tangible policy outcomes.
A "doer, not a talker" profile that builds confidence among global actors and delivers measurable results on the ground.
Representing Turkiye's climate achievements internationally and positioning the country as a global model and direction-setter.
Humanity has reached a tipping point in the climate crisis. This is not just about scientific thresholds; it is also the beginning of a renewed questioning of the relationship between humanity and nature.
The climate crisis is not merely a technical issue; it is a matter of civilization. That is why this story begins not with technology, but where civilization was born — in Anatolia.
Listening, Understanding, Inclusivity
Shared Responsibility, Alignment
From Commitments to Implementation
COP31 Antalya is set to be the most ambitious Conference of Parties ever held, welcoming representatives from 197 nations across a 1 million m² venue.