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Healthy Cities Union holds assembly in Gaziantep
The Healthy Cities Union held its 46th Ordinary Assembly Meeting in Gaziantep, focusing on the theme of ‘Circular Economy and Waste Management in Healthy Cities.’ The event brought together representatives from 151 member municipalities to discuss urban sustainability, climate crisis mitigation, and resource efficiency.
During the assembly, the Healthy Cities Best Practice Competition awards were presented. Bursa Metropolitan Municipality received an award in the ‘Resilient/Durable Society’ category for its fire department’s modern infrastructure and digital security transformation project. Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality was honored in the ‘Energy Efficiency and Climate Change Adaptation’ category for its zero-waste initiatives.
Bursa Deputy Mayor Şahin Biba emphasized the importance of disaster-resilient urban planning, noting that future projects, such as parks, will be designed to serve as emergency assembly areas. Cemil Tugay, President of the Union and Mayor of İzmir, highlighted the necessity of local government involvement in combating the climate crisis and urged municipalities to pursue international grants to improve urban health and sustainability.
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Bursa · Cemil Tugay · Fatma Şahin · Gaziantep · Healthy Cities Union of Turkey · Türkiye Sağlıklı Kentler Birliği · İzmir · Şahin Biba
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The meeting theme is ‘Circular Economy and Waste Management in Healthy Cities’. rayhaber.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Healthy Cities Union of Turkey is holding its 46th Ordinary Assembly Meeting in Gaziantep. rayhaber.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Fatma Şahin is the Mayor of Gaziantep. rayhaber.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] İzmir’s ‘Start Transformation at Home’ project covers 10 districts and 37 neighborhoods.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Dr. Cemil Tugay serves as the President of the Healthy Cities Union and Mayor of İzmir. rayhaber.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The assembly meeting is scheduled to continue until October 17. rayhaber.com