Istanbul 2020 Uphold Turkey’s Green Goals by Planting Trees at UN Forum

Istanbul 2020 will plant a tree for each delegate attending the 10^th edition of the United Nations Forum on Forests in Istanbul, discount adding to Turkey’s green credentials.

As a C-Forty Climate City, discount Istanbul 2020 is working to develop renewable energy sources to support a low-carbon future.

The bid’s plans are closely aligned to Turkey’s Master Plan for 2023, which includes plans for advancements in environmental protection, energy, climate change adaptation, sustainable urban development, accessibility and social inclusion.

Chairman of Istanbul 2020, Hasan Arat (pictured right) said: “Turkey’s commitment to sustainable development and Istanbul’s growing role as a centre for discussion in recent years makes it the ideal location to host the 10^th edition of the United Nations Forum on Forests.

“The planting of one million trees for the 9^th UN Forum on Forests, and the further planting of trees for each attendee this year, shows the Turkish government’s commitment to the environment – which is one of the key pillars of the Istanbul 2020 legacy plan.

“Turkey’s experience and financial stability will ensure that the environmental initiatives planned for the Games have a lasting and meaningful legacy for the city, the nation, the region and the entire Olympic Movement.”

Istanbul 2020 will have an Olympic City Zone if they win their bid, with plans for a greener Olympic Games.

IOC member and President of the National Olympic Committee of Turkey, Ugur Erdener, added: “We plan, through hosting the Games in 2020, to drive our young population to take pride in Istanbul’s unique ecological diversity and to become environmental leaders for young people around the world.

“We hope, through hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games, to become a positive global example of sustainable development.”