‘Living in Harmony with Nature Strategy’
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- ‘Living in Harmony with Nature Strategy’
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Izmir's ‘Living in Harmony with Nature Strategy’ aims to make the city a model for sustainable urban development. Established in 2019, the Sustainable Urban Development Network, led by Izmir Metropolitan Municipality, involves 31 Turkish cities and fosters an alliance with various stakeholders. The strategy is aligned with global initiatives and organisations and is targeting a 40% reduction in greenhouse gases by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050. It focuses on four key principles: integrating nature into the city, managing responsible human-nature interaction, promoting
27 a circular economy and strengthening cultural connections. This approach contributes to Izmir's overall sustainability in social, cultural and economic aspects. Izmir aspires to be an attractive, diversified tourism destination, emphasising environmental resource use, economic balance and biodiversity preservation. The city's roadmap includes the Green City Action Plan and Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan. As the first Turkish city to join the EBRD's Green Cities Program, Izmir is taking significant steps toward a resilient and harmonious future.
Find out more via: https://use.metropolis.org/case-studies/peynircioglu-stream-ecological-restoration-project - STIT Type
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