A meeting in Barcelona explores joint projects on marine conservation and regional collaboration
The Mayor of Muğla, Ahmet Aras, who also serves as President of the Coastal Aegean Municipalities Union, met with Jordi Castellana, Acting Secretary General of MedCities, on 17 April at the MedCities headquarters in Barcelona. The meeting provided an opportunity to reinforce collaboration and explore new joint initiatives aligned with sustainable urban development in the Mediterranean.
Located in southwestern Türkiye, Muğla Metropolitan Municipality covers over 1,100 kilometres of shoreline along the Aegean Sea, making it a key actor in marine and coastal management. A member of MedCities since 2024, the city is actively engaged in advancing the green transition and urban resilience, in line with SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).
Discussions focused on two potential project collaborations, including a proposal under the Horizon Europe Mission on Oceans aimed at coastal conservation and transition policies, as well as a possible collaboration addressing Posidonia ecosystem preservation. The Mayor of Çeşme, Lâl Denizli, also joined the meeting. Known for its rich natural heritage and tourism-driven economy, Çeşme expressed interest in joining the MedCities network, further strengthening regional cooperation efforts.
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