Antalya, Türkiye - Nov 9, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Guests attending event held at China Pavilion during 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31)
2. Various of Li Gao, vice minister of ecology and environment, speaking
3. Various of attendees, exhibits
4. Panel discussion
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Djian Sadadou, head, International Relations and Communications，Office of Climate Education, UNESCO (partially overlaid with shot 6):
"It's been quite amazing to learn how China is leading some great internal efforts on bringing back nature into cities, in redesigning economies as well that are based also on adaptation measures. So, I think China is actually doing good work in connecting these complex topics together."
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6. Sadadou speaking
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7. Various of visitors at China Pavilion
8. SOUNDBITE (English) Sinan Seha Türkseven, general manager, Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency:
"You [China] set the standards for best practices. So, what I see and what I'm inspired by is I have seen lots of things that we can learn from the projects I have seen today."
9. Various of visitors at China Pavilion, exhibits
10. SOUNDBITE (English) Mevlut Cavusoglu, former Turkish Foreign Minister (starting with shot 9):
"Not only China's contribution to international efforts, but [also] in China, all the measures taken like [in] green energy and in other fields are the [a] tremendous contribution to climate change."
11. Various of robot dancing, visitors

International delegates attending the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in the Turkish coastal city of Antalya on Monday lauded China's leading contributions to green development and global climate governance.

The praise came as the conference officially opened on Monday, with the launch of a bustling lineup of events at the China Pavilion.

As one of the opening day's flagship sessions, a thematic side event titled "Eco-Cultural Tourism: Exploring Beauty in China" focused on integrating ecological protection, cultural inheritance and tourism experience. Through keynote addresses, local case studies and cross-cultural dialogues, participants explored China's practical approaches to eco-cultural tourism and discussed ways of how to leverage tourism as a catalyst for climate action.

The side event was hosted by the Center for Environmental Education and Communications of China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment. Li Gao, vice minister of ecology and environment and head of the Chinese delegation, said in a keynote address at the event that eco-cultural tourism serves as a vital bridge bringing ecological culture to the public. He noted that such initiatives guide citizens to appreciate ecological beauty and embrace environmental responsibility while mobilizing action for global climate governance.

China remains committed to harmonious coexistence between humans and nature, prioritizing ecological protection, cultural enrichment and public well-being, Li said, emphasizing that the country leverages eco-tourism to drive rural revitalization, promote local employment, and translate the philosophy that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" into tangible economic value.

International observers voiced strong support for these initiatives. Djian Sadadou, head of international relations and communications at the UNESCO Office of Climate Education, said he was deeply impressed by China's efforts.

"It's been quite amazing to learn how China is leading some great internal efforts on bringing back nature into cities, in redesigning economies as well that are based also on adaptation measures. So, I think China is is actually doing good work in connecting these complex topics together," said Sadadou.

Sinan Seha Türkseven, general manager of the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency, noted that China is setting industry benchmarks for best practices.

"You [China] set the standards for best practices. So, what I see and what I'm inspired by is I have seen lots of things that we can learn from the projects I have seen today," he said.

During the COP31, the China Pavilion is set to host more than 40 thematic side events and special activities focusing on ecological civilization, markets and finance, South-South cooperation and new energy, showcasing China's climate policies, pragmatic actions and practical achievements to the rest of the world.

"Not only China's contribution to international efforts, but [also] in China, all the measures taken like [in] green energy and in other fields are the [a] tremendous contribution to climate change," said Mevlut Cavusoglu, former Turkish Foreign Minister.