Marmara Municipalities Union Convenes in Balıkesir
The Metropolitan Municipality of Balıkesir hosted the second general assembly meeting of the Marmara Municipalities Union for 2026. The gathering focused on climate resilience, regional cooperation, and preparations ahead of COP31.
20 October 2026, 11:24 · Balıkesir Büyükşehir Belediyesi
This story was automatically translated from the Turkish original.
Ahmet Akın, President of the Metropolitan Municipality of Balıkesir and Chairman of the Marmara Municipalities Union, emphasized during the 2026 second general assembly meeting the importance of regional collaboration and collective action in addressing climate change risks facing the Marmara Region.
The meeting highlighted that the theme of "Climate-Resilient Cities" will be a top priority ahead of COP31, scheduled for November in Antalya. Key topics discussed included infrastructure resilience, emission reduction, sustainable construction, and financing opportunities.
Akın stressed that climate resilience is not merely an environmental issue, but also a matter of social justice, accessible services, and public health. The need for municipalities to conduct data-driven risk assessments and strengthen coordination capacity was underscored.
During the meeting, Burhaniye Municipality joined the Marmara Municipalities Union. The aim is to advance cooperation through experience sharing among municipalities and the development of joint projects.
