07.11.2026 10:01
The Antalya Governorship has taken an important decision concerning 7 districts within the scope of the COP31 Climate Summit to be held on November 9-20. Due to the Leaders' Summit, education will switch to remote learning in public and private schools on November 11-12. Public employee mothers who meet certain conditions will also be granted administrative leave for two days.
Preparations continue across the city ahead of the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, to be held in Antalya. Due to the organization, which many heads of state, experts, and international representatives will attend, the Antalya Governor's Office announced new measures. With the published circular, regulations regarding education were introduced in 7 districts, and an administrative leave decision was also taken for some public employees.
SCHOOLS IN 7 DISTRICTS TO SWITCH TO REMOTE EDUCATION
The Antalya Governor's Office announced that face-to-face education will be suspended in all public and private schools in 7 districts on November 11-12 due to the Leaders' Summit to be held within the scope of COP31. Educational activities will continue remotely on these dates.
The districts where the decision will be implemented are as follows:
- Aksu
- Döşemealtı
- Konyaaltı
- Kepez
- Manavgat
- Muratpaşa
- Serik
The Governor's Office reported that education and training will continue as normal in the other districts of Antalya. In the districts that switch to remote education, school buses and bussed education services will also not operate for two days.
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS WILL BE AT THEIR POSTS
It was stated that school administrators will continue their duties during the remote education period. Administrators will monitor the educational process, answer students' and parents' questions, and be responsible for the security of school buildings.
In the Governor's Office statement, the following statements were included: "School administrators, meanwhile, will be at their posts to monitor the educational process, answer students' and parents' questions, and ensure the security of school buildings."
TWO DAYS OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE FOR MOTHERS WORKING IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
Within the scope of the circular, an important regulation was also made for public personnel. Female public personnel working in the designated 7 districts who have a child of preschool or primary school age will be considered on administrative leave on November 11-12.
However, the practice will not cover all public employees. Heads of institutions, unit managers, and personnel in critical roles will be excluded from the administrative leave arrangement.
THOSE WORKING IN THESE AREAS WILL CONTINUE THEIR DUTIES
The Governor's Office announced that personnel working in some units will continue their duties to avoid disruptions in public services.
The circular said: "In addition to personnel assigned to the COP31 organization, personnel working in security, traffic, health, emergency, fire, transportation, infrastructure, energy, water, cleaning, and municipal services will be at their posts."
It was also reported that a sufficient number of personnel will be kept in public units where citizens receive intensive services, such as population, land registry, tax, social security, and health.
COP31 PREPARATIONS CONTINUE IN ANTALYA
COP31, to be held in Antalya on November 9-20 with Türkiye as host, will bring together heads of state, experts, and representatives of civil society organizations from different countries around the world.
At the organization, where global climate policies will be addressed, international efforts and common goals for combating climate change will be evaluated. During the summit, while the aim is for 100,000 visitors to come to the city daily, various measures will be implemented in the areas of transportation, security, and public services.