Istanbul Zero Waste Week will begin on June 1 with a citywide program of environmental, educational and policy-focused events aimed at promoting sustainable living and strengthening international cooperation on climate action.
Organized by the Zero Waste Foundation under the leadership of first lady Emine Erdoğan, the weeklong initiative will convene public institutions, local governments, universities, businesses, international organizations and civil society groups, with participants from more than 150 countries set to discuss global environmental solutions ahead of the COP31 climate summit in Antalya later this year.
Throughout the week, hundreds of activities focused on zero waste, circular economy practices and environmental awareness will take place across Istanbul. Organizers plan to hold more than 1,500 programs across the city's 39 districts, ranging from workshops and educational campaigns to public awareness events and sustainability-focused community initiatives.
Detailed information on the week's events, festival programs and participation opportunities is available on the official Istanbul Zero Waste Week website.
A major component of the week will be the first Zero Waste Festival, scheduled for June 4-7, which will feature interactive exhibitions, educational workshops, cultural programs and sustainable living experience zones designed for children, young people and families.
