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Join us on World Metropolitan Day 2023 in Istanbul, hosted by Marmara Municipalities Union in collaboration with Metropolis and UN-Habitat, to explore how nature-based solutions enhance the resilience of our metropolises. 

The title of this year’s World Metropolitan Day is "Beyond Urban: How Nature Can Transform Metropolises". Climate change, natural disasters, and environmental inequalities pose serious threats to the lives and livelihoods of millions of people living in metropolitan areas worldwide. What if we could use nature as a source of inspiration and innovation to solve challenges related to natural disasters and climate change? Mayors and metropolitan leaders from around the world will gather on 7 October in Istanbul to share their visionary insights on creating greener, healthier, and more resilient metropolitan spaces. Don't miss this inspiring event!

Objectives of the event

• Promote nature-based solutions as effective and innovative ways to address urban challenges related to natural disasters and climate change.
• Strengthen the governance capacities of metropolitan areas and stimulate global cooperation between them.
• Contribute to the global efforts of building resilient, sustainable, and inclusive cities through knowledge and experience exchange between local actors.

Agenda Saturday, 7 October 2023

10.00 – 10.30 Opening remarks

10.30 – 11.30 Panel 1 “Global experiences and solutions for transforming metropolises”

11.30 – 12.30 Panel 2 “Challenges and best practices of metropolises from Türkiye”

12.30 – 13.00 Reflexions from experts and audience

13.00 – 13.15 Wrap-up and closing remarks

Language: English & Turkish (with simultaneous interpretation)