Turkish capital hosts world’s first ever summit for climate change and economy

By Zeynep Beyza Kilic

ANKARA (AA) - The world's first Economy and Climate Change Summit kicked off on Wednesday in Turkish capital Ankara where climate change and green transformation issues will top the agenda.

The 2-day summit, of which Anadolu Agency is the global communications partner, will be held at the Congresium Ankara ATO International Convention & Exhibition Center.

Clean energy financing, transformation of the industries in line with the global green policies and global strategies will be among the topics to be discussed during the event.

The event will also elaborate the carbon emission reduction policies, its economic effects on the climate change efforts and policies of the governments.

Former heads of state, ambassadors, public institutions and organizations, local governments, universities, the business and international organizations will be among the attendees.

The event will also feature exhibition stands, fashion shows and concerts.