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President Erdoğan shares message on World Environment Day

President Erdoğan shares message on World Environment Day

From Sabah · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • President Erdoğan marked World Environment Day with a message emphasizing environmental protection efforts in Turkey.
  • He highlighted initiatives ranging from waste management and climate-friendly technologies to afforestation and efficient energy use.
  • Erdoğan expressed a commitment to leaving a greener world for future generations.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has highlighted Turkey's significant efforts towards environmental protection in a message commemorating June 5, World Environment Day. The President emphasized the nation's commitment to creating a greener and cleaner Turkey for future generations.

In a social media post marking Turkey's Environment Week and World Environment Day, Erdoğan detailed a wide array of initiatives. These include advancements in waste management, the adoption of climate-friendly technologies, extensive afforestation campaigns, and promoting the efficient use of energy resources. The goal is to improve the quality of air, water, and soil across the country.

"We are carrying out very important work on many topics, from waste management to climate-friendly technologies, from afforestation campaigns to the efficient use of energy resources; to increase the quality of our air, water, and soil," Erdoğan stated. He stressed the importance of protecting the environment as a trust from God and vowed to continue efforts to beautify it for children.

The message underscores the government's focus on environmental sustainability as a key priority, aligning with global efforts to combat climate change and preserve natural resources.

This week, which we are observing with various events as Turkey Environment Week, and on June 5, World Environment Day, I wish that it contributes to the increase of social awareness in order to leave a greener world for future generations. We are carrying out very important work on many topics, from waste management to climate-friendly technologies, from afforestation campaigns to the efficient use of energy resources; to increase the quality of our air, water, and soil. We will continue to strive to protect the environment, which is our trust from God, and to leave it more beautiful for our children.

— President Recep Tayyip ErdoğanIn his message for World Environment Day and Turkey Environment Week.
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Originally published by Sabah in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.