Thousands of delegates, including journalists, and other participants have complained about the poor transportation organization for the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye. They have expressed frustration on transportation difficulties in Turkey, which have caused many to spend up to three hours on journeys that were scheduled to take about 50 minutes.
Some participants have been forced to wait for hours at designated bus stops in the cold, while others have struggled to board overcrowded buses and trains or resorted to expensive private transportation to reach the conference venue.
The transportation difficulties have also disrupted participants’ daily schedules, with some arriving late for scheduled meetings, panel discussions and other conference activities.
Some delegates have murmured that the event should be cancelled as they cannot bear the hardships.
The 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) is taking place from November 9 to 20, 2026.
What can the organizers do to remedy the situation at such an important global conference?
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