As part of COP31 Türkiye, the panel titled “Climate Change and Competition at Sea: New Routes, Resources and Security” will be held at the Türkiye Ocean and Seas Pavilion, addressing emerging opportunities, risks, and security challenges arising from climate change in the maritime domain.

The event will begin with opening remarks by Prof. Dr. Necdet Ünüvar, Rector of Ankara University, and Süleyman Önel, DEHUKAM Chair of the Board of Directors, and will be moderated by Prof. Dr. Harun Tanrıvermiş, Deputy Rector of Ankara University.

The panel will feature Dr. Mustafa Başkara, CEO of DEHUKAM; Prof. Dr. Sadullah Levent Kuzu, Director of the UNEP/MAP Climate Change Regional Activity Centre; and Capt. Osman Diler, Chief of Staff of the NATO Maritime Security Centre of Excellence, who will discuss the impacts of climate change on maritime routes, resources, and maritime security.

📍 Venue: Türkiye Ocean and Seas Pavilion

🕒 Start Time: 2:50 PM