Antalya [Turkey], November 15: Civil society groups have called for a demonstration in central Antalya on Saturday as the UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Turkiye reaches its halfway point.
Organizers said they expected thousands to join the protest against environmental destruction and to highlight the consequences of the climate crisis.
The demonstration, which they said had been given authorization, is scheduled to begin at 1 pm (1000 GMT).
Turkish authorities frequently ban large gatherings, particularly protests critical of the government. During the NATO summit in Ankara in July, authorities imposed a sweeping ban on demonstrations and detained dozens of people.
A parallel "People's Climate Summit" involving hundreds of civil society organizations from Turkiye and abroad is also due to begin in Antalya this weekend. Discussions over the coming days will cover environmental degradation, the transition away from fossil fuels and democracy.
Source: Qatar Tribune
