
The 8-month project “Unite for Plastic-Free Coasts! (Up-FreeCoasts)”, implemented by Mersin Metropolitan Municipality and selected as a winner of the REMEDIES Open Call 2, concluded with a closing event on April 25, 2025. Held at the 100.Yıl MERCAN Climate and Environment Science Center Conference Hall, the meeting brought together 74 participants, including decision-makers, civil society, municipal departments, universities, and institutions. REMEDIES project mentors Mr. Uroš Novak (NIC) and Mr. Tadej Stepišnik Perdih (NTUA) delivered opening speeches, while stakeholders shared experiences, fostering valuable knowledge exchange and strong engagement across the city.

