Turkish capital to host inaugural Blue Talks event on ocean action, climate change

By Dilara Hamit

The first Blue Talks event with the theme "In the Midst of Change: Ocean Action and Climate Change” will be held in the Turkish capital Ankara on Monday.

The Our World Foundation, in collaboration with the UN University for Peace, and in partnership with Türkiye's Foreign Ministry, as well as the Costa Rican Embassy in Ankara, announced the first-ever Blue Talks.

The event, with Anadolu as its global communications partner, will serve as an important platform for high-level diplomatic participation and joint environmental action.

The event will feature prominent global figures, stressing the crucial nature of discussions on international climate diplomacy.

Key speakers include Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Mehmet Kemal Bozay and ambassadors from various nations, including Costa Rica, France, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates, highlighting the international commitment to address climate challenges.

With a focus on the oceans' role in climate resilience, the conference aims to drive policy transformations through insights from officials and experts, fostering a deeper connection with nature. It will provide a platform for diplomats, policymakers, and thought leaders to exchange strategies and ideas, enhancing discourse on successful climate diplomacy.