Zero-Waste Project attracts worldwide attention: Turkish first lady

Zero-Waste Project, carried out by the Turkish first lady Emine Erdoğan in a bid to reduce the volume of non-recyclable waste, is highly appreciated abroad as it speaks a common language with everyone, Erdoğan has said.

"From the first moment the project started, we applied to the environmental culture codes of our civilization, and happily our people also took care of the project with great devotion," said Erdoğan, speaking at an environment forum held in Istanbul.

Stating that the project achieved all its goals ahead of time, Erdoğan said, "I am pleased to say that we have received requests from many countries to share our zero-waste experience."

Erdoğan and U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres signed a declaration of goodwill for the global promotion of the project on Sept. 20.

Following Guterres' call on U.N. member countries to expand the project globally, more than 20 first ladies, ministers and representatives of international organizations have also signed the declaration so far.

Underlining that Türkiye is a "global actor in environmental issues," Erdoğan reiterated that the government approved the Paris Agreement, announced its 2053 net zero emissions target, and declared a "green development revolution."

The climate impasse that the entire world is in can be overcome with global solidarity, Erdoğan said, pointing out the media's role in this regard.

"According to a study, people only get the news of global warming once a month. The study says the major news channels feature only 142 minutes a year on climate change. It's really sad that it gets so little media coverage though our future depends on understanding this issue," the first lady said.

Stressing that climate change is mostly discussed...