Muğla Mayor Presents 2050 Climate Neutrality Goal at COP31

Muğla Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ahmet Aras presented Muğla's 2050 climate neutrality target to international participants at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) held in Antalya. The session was organized by United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) and Konya Metropolitan Municipality.

Aras, who also serves as president of the Coastal Municipalities Union, spoke during a session titled "International Cooperation for Local Climate Action and the 2030 Agenda." He outlined the city's efforts to protect water resources, accelerate the transition to clean energy, and preserve forests and coastal areas.

“Combating the climate crisis is possible not only by setting targets but by taking concrete steps in our cities.”

The mayor stated that Muğla is among the cities most directly affected by the impacts of the climate crisis. He said the joint will declared at the Mediterranean Climate Summit held in Muğla was brought to COP31.

Aras emphasized that local governments must have a stronger voice in international climate decision-making and direct access to climate finance. He stressed that combating the climate crisis requires concrete steps in cities, not just setting targets.

He said: "Combating the climate crisis is possible not only by setting targets but by taking concrete steps in our cities."