Zero Waste Forum 2026

The Zero Waste Forum 2026 will take place from 5–7 June in Istanbul under the theme: “The Road to Antalya: Zero Waste as Climate Action.”

Convened by the Zero Waste Foundation under the leadership of Emine Erdoğan and the COP31 Climate High-Level Champion, the Forum is expected to gather more than 5,000 participants from over 150 countries and 500 institutions.

The Zero Waste Forum: a major Action Agenda opportunity.

The Zero Waste Forum is a major checkpoint in 2026 to accelerate the Global Climate Action Agenda, proving that resource efficiency is essential for energy security, nature conservation, food systems, urban resilience, and social development.

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Meeting will take place on June 6, on the sides of the Zero Waste Forum, Istanbul, Türkiye

Meeting with Partners of the Marrakech Partnership for Global Climate Action

Marrakech Partnership Global Climate Action Agenda (MPGCA) is to meet the Climate High-Level Champions in-person, alongside the Zero Waste Forum in Istanbul. This working session will align around delivery priorities and implementation opportunities on the road to COP31 in Antalya.

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