Panel Discussion
From Black Sea and the Baltic to the North: How Climate Change Is Reshaping Investment, Cooperation and Security
- Date
- Thursday, 12 November 2026
- Time
- 17:30–18:15
- Antalya time (UTC+03:00)
- Location
- Estonian Pavilion, Antalya, Türkiye
Climate change is transforming the Baltic and High North regions, creating interconnected challenges for infrastructure, economic development and regional security. This panel will explore how changing environmental conditions reshape investment priorities and cooperation needs, and how climate resilience can guide decisions across these distinct regions. It will also consider opportunities for Türkiye to contribute through research, investment and international partnerships.
Moderator
- Dr. Esra Öztürk, Chair, Nordic Baltic Institute
Speakers
- Prof. Dr. Mehmet Özkan, Professor of International Relations, National Defence University of Türkiye
- Dr. Mustafa Başkara, Turkish academic, lawyer, and Director and CEO of the Ankara University National Center for the Sea and Maritime Law (DEHUKAM)
- Laura Remmelgas, Head of Department, Climate and Sustainable Economy Department, Ministry of Climate of Estonia
- Reigo Lehtla, Environmental Adviser, Association of Estonian Cities and Municipalities (Estonia)
Programme subject to change.