Mayor Aras: We will protect our seas and coastlines together
Ahmet Aras, Mayor of Muğla Metropolitan Municipality, attended the International Zero Waste and Coastal Cities Panel held in Didim prior to the Coastal Municipalities Union meeting.
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Ahmet Aras, Mayor of Muğla Metropolitan Municipality, who was in Didim for the 2026 Regular Council Meeting of the Union of Coastal Municipalities, participated in the International Zero Waste and Coastal Cities Panel held prior to the meeting.
The panel, which brought together scientists, experts, and local government representatives, addressed issues such as the climate crisis, marine pollution, coastal erosion, and unplanned construction. The panel highlighted the importance of cooperation in reducing waste, increasing recycling, and protecting coastlines based on scientific data.
“We must act with collective wisdom and solidarity”
Emphasizing that the future of the seas and coasts is a shared responsibility, Aras said, “We cannot protect the future of our seas and coasts on our own. We must act under the guidance of science, with collective wisdom and solidarity. We will continue to work together for cities that protect our natural environment, use their resources efficiently, and leave livable coastlines for future generations,” he said.
Aras thanked the Didim Municipality for hosting the panel, as well as the panelists who contributed and everyone else involved.
