Heydar Aliyev Foundation Showcases Work at COP31
A large pavilion at the COP31 climate conference in Antalya presents the foundation's projects alongside Türkiye's Zero Waste Foundation.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Environmental
The Heydar Aliyev Foundation is represented by a large pavilion at COP31, being held in Antalya. The pavilion was established on the joint initiative of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and Türkiye's Zero Waste Foundation.
Why it matters
The pavilion extends a model first organized at COP29 in Baku, which became one of the most visited spaces at that conference. It signals continued use of joint exhibition formats to present development work at international climate talks.
The source describes the pavilion's content as photo and video materials plus interactive displays across social, cultural, educational, healthcare, reconstruction, and environmental protection areas, but gives no quantitative measures. No visitor counts or project totals were reported for either the COP29 or COP31 pavilion.
The players
Heydar Aliyev Foundation
A non-governmental organization founded in Azerbaijan that supports social, cultural, educational, and environmental projects, and which operates this pavilion.
Zero Waste Foundation
A Türkiye-based organization focused on waste reduction and recycling, which co-established the joint pavilion with the Heydar Aliyev Foundation.
The details
Projects are presented through photo and video materials and interactive displays covering social, cultural, educational, healthcare, reconstruction and restoration, and environmental protection areas. The exhibit highlights the activities of both foundations for visitors to explore.
Timeline
The idea for the joint pavilion originated at COP29 in Baku in 2024.
The COP31 pavilion in Antalya was reported on November 10, 2026.
Big Picture
The joint pavilion first organized at COP29 in Baku in 2024 has been carried forward to COP31 in Antalya, extending a format in which organizations present development projects directly at the UN climate conference. The continuity suggests the approach is becoming a recurring feature of these summits.
Visitors to the COP31 pavilion can view the projects through photo, video and interactive displays in person. The format gives attendees a direct look at how the two foundations' initiatives are being presented during the conference.
The takeaway
Joint exhibitions at climate conferences give non-state organizations a way to show concrete project work alongside formal negotiations. Watching which formats draw the most visitors across successive summits can show how such displays are evolving.
Further reading
For related coverage, see Environmental reporting on international climate efforts.
