Recep Tayyip Erdogan says climate crisis poses global danger, highlights economic, environmental and international achievements of Türkiye’s Zero Waste initiative.
'Unlock efficiency requires international cooperation, deeper knowledge exchange, and more innovative financing and technology partnerships,' says Alparslan Bayraktar.
Former UN-Habitat chief Maimunah Mohd Sharif highlights '4 Ps' principle of public, private, people and partnership as key to delivering zero waste at local level.
Citywide Zero Waste Week and festival run alongside forum, bringing wider public engagement in Turkish metropolis.
Using disposable products destroys both natural resources, fundamental human values, Türkiye's first lady says, 5.8T plates of food go to waste globally every year before reaching people in need.