🌍 🌱Join MMU & experts from ICLEI, EBRD, CitiesGapFund, CCFLA, and more to tackle financial access barriers for local climate initiatives! Let’s build solutions together for a sustainable future. 📌 Hosted by Marmara Municipalities Union #ClimateAction #LocalGovernance #WUF12

📚 Join us at WUF12 for the “Cities Developing Solutions - MARUF Report” session! We’ll explore the Marmara Region’s urban agenda with insights from MARUF19, MARUF21, and MARUF23. Experts will discuss resilience, nature-based solutions, and gamification. #MARUF

🌇 WUF12's "Planning Mega Cities in the Age of Digital Technology" session tackles urgent urban challenges! Discover how AI, big data, and digital twins are transforming sustainable planning. Join us to foster innovation and create inclusive, resilient cities! #MegaCityPlanning

🎉 At #WUF12, MMU’s #MARUF booth hosted a lively Kahoot game! Participants enjoyed testing their knowledge on WUF, MARUF, and MMU, with little treats for the winners. 🗓️Thank you to everyone who joined us—and mark your calendars for #MARUF25 in Istanbul, October 2025!

At #COP29, MMU's panel, “Cities Leading Climate Action” will explore cities' roles in water, waste, energy, and land use. Mustafa Bozbey, MMU President and Bursa's Mayor, joins MMU Council members to highlight local governments' vital role in climate action.

Marmara Municipalities Union hosted mayoral delegation of the Association of Communes of Romania (ACoR). The meeting focused on sharing experiences regarding local diplomacy and services provided to municipalities as well as exploring collaboration opportunities.

🌍 UN-Habitat and MMU hosted a webinar on the Quality of Life Initiative and Index, showcasing data-driven tools to enhance urban living. The session featured insights from pilot cities, Niš and Madinah. 🏙️ For more: marmara.gov.tr/en/un-habitat-…

📣The new issue of Urban magazine is packed with insights and inspirations for urban thinkers! Download here: mbbkulturyayinlari.com/urban-cities-d…

"Local Diplomacy Analysis of Marmara: Global Connections of Local Governments" Report, which covers the findings of "Marmara Region Local Diplomacy Research” conducted by MMU in 187 municipalities located in 11 cities, has been published. For more: mbbkulturyayinlari.com/local-diplomac…

MMU Secretary General M. Cemil Arslan gave a speech on the fundamental principle of local autonomy at the International Conference of Partner Organizations, highlighting local governance's role in resilient, sustainable communities, hosted by Association of Communes of Romania.

MMU’s NALAS Delegates Mayor of Fatih Mr. M. Ergün Turan and Mayor of Bilecik Ms. Melek Mızrak Subaşı attended the 20th NALAS General Assembly in Varaždin. The Delegates approved the 2024 reports and next year’s work plan. #NALASGA2025

We came together with Council of European Municipalities and Regions Secretary General Fabrizio Rossi and Director of Projects & Programmes Durmish Guri to discuss potential collaboration opportunities in common areas and local diplomacy activities.

Bogotá is leading a global exchange on inspiring waste management practices, political innovations, and tech advances with support from UN-Habitat, Policy, Legislation & Governance. As MMU, we are supporting Bogotá’s efforts towards sustainable and circular management. Read more: urbanpolicyplatform.org/bogota-analyze…

MMU is proud to be an official partner of Urban Future (UF25) — Europe’s leading event for sustainable cities! 🌍 Join 2000+ changemakers in Łódź, Poland on 21–23 May 2025 to explore mobility, climate, circularity and more. For more info: marmara.gov.tr/en/mmu-becomes…

📢The webinar will take place tomorrow! Register: mbb-gov-tr.zoom.us/webinar/regist… ------------------------- 📢Webinar yarın gerçekleşiyor! Kayıt: mbb-gov-tr.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Kentsel ulaşım sistemlerini daha erişilebilir, kapsayıcı ve sürdürülebilir kılmak mümkün mü? "Sürdürülebilir Ulaşımın Yol Haritası: Fizibilite, Finansman ve Erişilebilirlik" webinarı yarın MARUF on the Go kapsamında gerçekleştirilecek: Kayıt için: yerelyonetimakademisi.com/guncel-egitiml… -------

Some learn by listening, some by doing, and some by feeling. That’s exactly why MARUF25 has introduced three different participation modes — so you can choose your own learning journey. Modes are pathways that allow participants to shape their MARUF experience in a way that

At #MARUF25 this year, four distinct “Streams” await you — each shaped around a key question about the future of cities. Each stream opens up discussions on how to build cities that are fair, resilient, inclusive, and supportive of co-living: 🔹 Fair cities where local

(EN below) 🎨 Tüm Mümkünlerin Kıyısında İllüstrasyon Sergisi için açık çağrı! #MARUFontheGO kapsamında, Marmara Denizi’ne kıyısı olan kentlerde yaşayan tüm illüstrasyon sanatçılarını, “Tüm Mümkünlerin Kıyısında” çerçevesi etrafında üretim yapmaya davet ediyoruz. Seçilen

📢 Last days to apply for #MARUF25 Showcases! Share your ideas, inspire others, and take part in collective action through PhD, Project, Good Practice, or Start-Up categories. 📅 Deadline: 10 August 2025 – 23.59 (GMT+3)