Zero Waste Vision Advocated at Hamburg Conference

At the Hamburg Sustainability Conference, Samed Ağırbaş, President of the Zero Waste Foundation, introduced a global vision for COP31. Focusing on implementation and cooperation, he emphasized the importance of a circular economy, climate finance, and sustainable cities. The Zero Waste movement, under H.E. Emine Erdoğan's guidance, became central to international climate discussions.

Ağırbaş engaged with key figures such as John Denton of the International Chamber of Commerce to discuss the business community's role in climate action. Partnerships in resource efficiency and business participation were key discussion points. Ağırbaş also addressed sustainable urban transformation with Hamburg's Second Mayor, focusing on local cooperation for resilient cities.

Meetings with UN and financial leaders highlighted the need for climate finance and aligning financial systems with sustainability goals. The talks underscored a commitment to turning international climate ambitions into actionable outcomes.