IMMIB Prepares for a Major Project

İMMİB Preparing for Important Project The Istanbul Mining and Metals Exporters Associations (İMMİB) is implementing a project titled "SUPPORTING ADAPTATION TO AND RESILIENCE AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE THROUGH PREVENTION OF WATER LOSS," backed by the European Union, which is of major significance for Turkey's future. The grant agreement for the project, for which the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change of the Republic of Turkey serves as programme authority, was signed by İMMİB Coordinator Chairman Adil Pelister. The project aims to support adaptation to and resilience against climate change by raising awareness of water management in the chemical and mining sectors. Implemented by İMMİB and supported by the European Union, the project's grant agreement was signed by İMMİB Coordinator Chairman Adil Pelister. Following the signing of the agreement, the project officially began its activities as of 14 December 2023. [caption id="attachment_158763" align="aligncenter"] Adil Pelister[/caption] The project targets the reduction of water loss in the chemical manufacturing, chemical products manufacturing and non-metallic mineral products manufacturing industries in the Marmara Region. In this way, it aims to slow the destructive effects of climate change affecting the entire world and increase resilience against them. As part of the project, analyses will be conducted on water consumption in production processes for companies operating in the relevant sectors. Additionally, with the aim of raising awareness on water management, examination of best practice examples being pursued in Europe and dissemination of these experiences are planned. İMMİB aims to contribute to more sustainable futures by raising the awareness level of companies and the country regarding water consumption, which plays an important role in the process of adaptation to climate change.