Algeria targets 31% greenhouse gas cut
Environment Minister Kaouther Krikou spoke at COP31 in Turkey on circular economy and waste reduction.
Algeria's Environment Minister Kaouther Krikou attended the opening of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Turkey, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. She spoke at a round table on circular economy, waste valorization, and methane emission reduction.
The COP31 conference is being held in Turkey, with Algeria represented by a delegation led by Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb. Minister Krikou, who is accompanying the Prime Minister, highlighted Algeria's national efforts in climate change adaptation and international commitments.
Krikou thanked Turkey for hosting the event and emphasized preventing waste generation, reducing its volume, and transforming it into resources. She reaffirmed Algeria's commitment to sustainable development and climate action, aligning with the Paris Agreement and Agenda 2030, including turning organic waste into compost for agricultural soils and recovering energy from biogas.
Why it mattersAlgeria aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 31% by transforming waste into resources for agriculture and energy.