Black Sea youth meet in Ordu for COP31 Climate Summit

Child representatives from various Black Sea provinces, including Sinop, Samsun, Ordu, Giresun, Trabzon, Rize, and Artvin, gathered in Ordu for the COP31 Black Sea Climate Summit. The meeting was held under the 'Children, Small Steps and Big Waves for a Blue Future' project.

Chaired by Ordu Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Dr. Mehmet Hilmi Güler, the session focused on climate change, marine conservation, sea pollution, microplastics, and the biological diversity of the Black Sea. Participants discussed environmental issues and proposed solutions from a youth perspective.

During the event, Mayor Güler highlighted previous initiatives regarding renewable energy and air pollution control. He noted current local efforts in Ordu, such as waste management, rainwater control, active carbon production for water purification, and testing electricity generation from waves.