Istanbulda nol chiqindilar forumi boshlandi: Global ishtirok va hamkorlik

The Zero Waste Movement, initiated under the leadership of United Nations Zero Waste High-Level Personalities Advisory Board and Honorary President of the Zero Waste Foundation, Emine Erdoğan, is stepping into a new era with the Zero Waste Forum to be held in 2026. This forum, which will be held in Istanbul, is seen as an important step in the fight against climate change.

Global Participation and Events

The event, which will be held at Atatürk Airport between 5-7 June, will bring together representatives from 183 countries, more than 20 heads of state, more than 120 ministers, more than 200 mayors, international organizations, the business world, academia and nodavlat tashkilotlari. olib keladi. This grand meeting stands out as one of the most comprehensive zero waste and sustainability meetings in the world.

Road to Antalya: Zero Waste as Climate Action

The forum will take place under the theme "Road to Antalya: Zero Waste as Climate Action". This event, which aims to strengthen international cooperation before the COP31 Climate Summit to be hosted by Türkiye, stands out as an important platform.

Zero Waste and Sustainable Development

Zero Waste Forum 2026 will address zero waste not only as an environmental responsibility but also as an effective tool in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, protecting resources and accelerating sustainable development. In this context, it is expected to develop new application models in line with Türkiye's sustainability goals.

Impacts from Istanbul to Antalya

The collaborations and partnerships to be developed at the events in Istanbul will make concrete contributions to the COP31 process in Antalya. This process will pave the way for the development of applicable models to achieve global climate goals.

Zero Waste Foundation President and COP31 High Level Climate Champion Samed Ağırbaş announced that the forum will host more than 7 thousand participants. Ağırbaş said, "We host more than 1 million people and guests from 183 countries with the Zero Waste Forum and Festival. We continue our work for a more livable world."

Energy Efficiency and Future Goals

Ağırbaş emphasized that increasing energy efficiency by 10-15 percent could contribute 10-15 billion dollars to the Turkish economy. Stating that they believe it is possible to achieve this goal, Ağırbaş stated that studies will continue in areas such as food waste and energy efficiency.