Antalya rolls out Blue Mediterranean shield ahead of COP31
As the southern province of Antalya prepares to take the global stage for the COP31 climate summit, its governor’s office has unveiled the Blue Mediterranean Initiative to preserve and restore the region’s marine ecosystems.
The comprehensive campaign covers the coastal strip stretching from the eastern district of Gazipaşa to the western resort town of Kaş, aiming to eliminate pollution at its source, clear ghost nets from the seabed and deploy artificial reefs to enrich marine biodiversity.
Antalya Governor Hulusi Şahin said the project serves as a preparation to present the city’s environmental sensitivities during the 31st session of the U.N. Climate Change Conference.
Agriculture and tourism exert significant pressure on the Mediterranean Sea, Şahin said, questioning how the city can maintain commerce and industry without depleting natural resources.
