The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) showcased environmental projects, cultural initiatives and educational activities from around the world at the Zero Waste Festival in Istanbul, where it also paid tribute to a Palestinian journalist through a workshop dedicated to preserving his legacy.
Held under the patronage of Emine Erdoğan, the festival brought together a wide range of sustainability initiatives, with TIKA presenting projects focused on recycling, waste management, environmental awareness and sustainable development.
At the heart of TIKA's participation in the festival was the Yahya Barzaq Experience Workshop, established in memory of Palestinian journalist Yahya Barzaq, who was killed in an Israeli attack while reporting in Gaza.
The workshop introduced children to recycling and environmental awareness through hands-on activities while preserving the legacy of Barzaq, who documented both the hardships of war and everyday life in Gaza.
According to organizers, a future education center dedicated to recycling and sustainability will be developed through cooperation between TİKA and the Zero Waste Foundation to support Gaza's future development.
