Denizli Metropolitan Municipality held the Local Climate Change Action Plan (YİDEP) Launch and Cooperation Protocol signing ceremony, prepared within the scope of combating climate change and sustainable city vision, with a wide participation.
YIDEP PROCESS STARTED WITH THE UNDERSTANDING OF "WE, NOT ME"
Denizli Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Bülent Nuri Çavuşoğlu, Istanbul Enerji A.Ş. attended the ceremony held at DBB Congress and Culture Center Mehmet Gazi Hall. General Manager Dr. Yüksel Yalçın, DBB Secretary General Bülent Bozbaş, municipal bureaucrats, academics, representatives of non-governmental organizations and many young people attended.
“JOURNEY TO LEAVE A LEGACY TO THE FUTURE”
Speaking at the ceremony, Denizli Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Bülent Nuri Çavuşoğlu drew attention to the importance of solidarity against the global climate crisis. Emphasizing the responsibility of leaving a more livable environment to future generations, Mayor Çavuşoğlu said, "The story of this job is all about creating the future with a generation that can say 'we', not 'I'. We will solve many problems when we increase the number of people who get rid of the recklessness of their own ambitions and enrichment and share the happiness of others and the future. As the Metropolitan Municipality, we have been making efforts to manage nature, environment, water and waste in the most accurate way since the day we took office. Together, we take responsibility for the future." "We will take more care of the legacy we leave behind," he said.
"THE COLOR OF THE PLANET IS CHANGING, ENERGY INDEPENDENCE IS A MUST"
Istanbul Energy Inc. General Manager Dr. In his speech, Yüksel Yalçın touched upon the food, water and energy crises caused by global warming. Stating that the destruction experienced on a global scale since the industrial revolution has reached its peak in the last 25 years, Yalçın said, "The color of the world is moving from blue to pink and red. Agricultural crises and migrations that will occur due to drought in the future are a scientific fact. In this process, local governments need to take responsibility from zoning plans to energy production. Integrating solar energy systems on buildings is no longer a choice, it should be a natural part of our zoning approach." Emphasizing that energy independence is the basis of national independence, Yalçın said, "The main reason for wars in the world is energy. If this country is to remain fully independent in the future, it has to produce its own energy. This signature we made in Denizli is a very important step on the way to the carbon neutral target that the city has set for 2050."
8-STAGE ROADMAP AND HOLISTIC APPROACH
Making a presentation about the process and technical details, Denizli Metropolitan Municipality Climate Change and Zero Waste Department Head Umut Somyürek said that YİDEP is not just an environmental plan; He stated that it is a holistic investment program covering transportation, infrastructure, public health, agriculture and disaster management. Explaining the 8-stage road map initiated in line with the Climate Law and the relevant regulation, Somyürek stated that after the technical infrastructure and data collection processes, the greenhouse gas inventory will be calculated throughout the city and risk analyzes will be made. Noting that Denizli has obvious vulnerabilities such as forest fires, water security, urban heat islands and protection of geothermal resources, Somyürek emphasized that the adaptation and mitigation actions to be determined will be implemented with the approval of the Governorship and the participation of the public. Denizli Metropolitan Municipality and Istanbul Enerji A.Ş. were also present at the ceremony. A cooperation protocol was signed between
"DENIZLI'S CLIMATE FUTURE" WAS DISCUSSED IN THE ACADEMIC PANEL
Experts participated in the academic panel titled "Denizli's Climate Future" held after the protocol signing ceremony and discussed the city's climate vision in a multifaceted manner. Moderated by Pamukkale University Civil Engineering Department Lecturer Prof. Dr. In the session undertaken by Mutlu Yaşar, the panelists consisted of the following names: Prof. Dr. Nurhan Meydan Acımış – PAU Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health, Prof. Dr. Görkem Gülhan – PAU Faculty of Architecture and Design, Department of City and Regional Planning, Dr. Lecturer Member Yağmur Meltem Aydın Kızılkaya – PAU Environmental Engineering Department, İbrahim Engin Demirci – DESKİ Treatment Facilities Department Head, Aykut Atlas – Denizli Enerji A.Ş. Chairman of the Board of Directors, Ersin Aydın – İstanbul Enerji A.Ş. Energy Management and Project Manager shared his experiences regarding the city's climate future. After the question-answer session and comments, the program ended with a group photo.
