Attending the opening program of the three-day festival at Istanbul Atatrk Airport recently, Director Hasar held a bilateral meeting with Lottie Cantle, Deputy Director at the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
The high-level talks focused on expanding collaborative opportunities ahead of COP31, specifi cally targeting methane emission reductions, the zero-waste movement, and the circular economy agenda.
The two offi cials also discussed upcoming high-level events at London Climate Action Week and strategic alignment under the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC).
During the meeting, Hasar emphasized that Zero Waste, the circular economy, and methane mitigation will be featured as standalone thematic pillars at COP31.
He noted that Trkiye is actively implementing frameworks to curb methane emissions from the waste sector, stressing the importance of sustained Ankara-London cooperation on methane reduction throughout the COP31 cycle.
In addition, the UK delegation formally requested Trkiye’s high-level participation in the Climate and Clean Air Coalition as a full member, alongside a high-level Turkish presence at the upcoming Super Pollutants Reception during London Climate Action Week.
Lottie Cantle, Deputy Director at the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, underscored the vital importance of the UK and Trkiye working in close alignment, expressing her satisfaction with the highly productive nature of the talks with Director of Climate Change Hasar.
Describing London Climate Action Week as an international platform that grows larger every year, Cantle briefed Director Hasar on the Energy Day and Electrifi cation Summit scheduled to take place during the event.
She emphasized that high-level representation from Trkiye at the UKhosted Super Pollutants Reception carries immense weight, reiterating the UK’s strong commitment to partnering closely with Trkiye throughout the COP31 presidency.