The Turkish Ambassador to Egypt, Salih Mutlu Sen, is hosting the 24th "Climate Bridge" dialogue in Cairo, a series of events aimed at bringing young people and communities closer to decision-makers and experts on climate issues. The event, which took place on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the ambassador's residence, brought together government officials, parliamentarians, youth leaders, civil society representatives, academics, media professionals, and private sector stakeholders.
The dialogue is part of the preparations for the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), which will be held in Antalya, Turkey, in November. This is the fourth dialogue in the "Climate Bridge" series, which aims to facilitate communication between young people and decision-makers on climate change issues. The event featured welcoming speeches from Ambassador Sen, Australian Ambassador to Egypt Joelle McGregor, and Ahmed Fathy, founder and president of the Young People Love Egypt (YLE) foundation.
The dialogue included a session on the priorities of the COP31 presidency, as well as a review of the results of the "Arab Youth Statement" and the concept of "Climate Bridge." A discussion session titled "The Road to COP31" followed, featuring Dr. Mohamed Abd El-Atti, former Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Dr. Mahmoud Fathallah, director of the Environment and Meteorology Department at the Arab League, Dr. Karim Morsi, former advisor to the Minister of Environment on climate change issues, and Dr. Dalia Abdel Kader, head of the Sustainability Sector at the Commercial International Bank.
The event dedicated a significant portion of its program to interactive discussions, with roundtable sessions on adaptation and financing, water and land, biodiversity, youth participation, and access to COP31, as well as a just transition. The dialogue aimed to produce key messages that will be shared with the Turkish Embassy and taken to COP31, in addition to presenting the Arab Youth Statement to the conference presidency.
The "Climate Bridge" dialogue series aims to strengthen cooperation between youth, civil society, parliamentarians, and diplomatic circles in Cairo, ahead of organizing a similar dialogue during COP31 in Antalya, with participation from representatives from different regions. The event provided a platform for young people and stakeholders to engage in discussions on climate change and its impacts, as well as to explore opportunities for cooperation and action.
The Turkish Embassy in Egypt has been actively engaged in promoting climate change awareness and action, through events like the "Climate Bridge" dialogue. The embassy's efforts aim to support Egypt's and the region's efforts to address the challenges of climate change, and to promote sustainable development and cooperation on climate issues.
The 24th "Climate Bridge" dialogue in Cairo concluded with a commitment to continue promoting climate change awareness and action, and to support the participation of young people and stakeholders in climate change discussions and decision-making processes.
Key points
- The Turkish Ambassador to Egypt hosts the 24th "Climate Bridge" dialogue in Cairo, bringing together officials, youth leaders, and experts to discuss climate change ahead of COP31 in November.
- The dialogue aims to facilitate communication between young people and decision-makers on climate change issues, and to promote cooperation and action on climate change.
- The event produces key messages that will be shared with the Turkish Embassy and taken to COP31, in addition to presenting the Arab Youth Statement to the conference presidency.
