Global Accolades and Key Sustainability Forums Hosted in Istanbul
Istanbul continues to serve as a central hub for global progress and civic recognition. Ekrem İmamoğlu, Mayor of Istanbul, alongside the cities of Oulu and Stockholm, was announced as a winner of the top prizes at the Eurocities Awards 2026. Concurrently, international climate leaders, organizations, and businesses gathered at the Zero Waste Forum to launch the "Istanbul Platform: Zero Waste Package" aimed at accelerating climate action. Furthermore, the 18th PRIMO Forum brought global policymakers and World Bank experts to Istanbul to explore the advancement of AI-driven public procurement.
Sources: Eurocities, Balkan Green Energy News, World Bank (Exact URLs not provided in source)
