“Every step taken towards a greener and more livable world is the greatest legacy left for the future.”
Samed Ağırbaş
From Local Governance to Global Diplomacy.
Samed Ağırbaş began his career by fostering youth engagement and developing innovative solutions within local governments. Through the projects he led in Istanbul, he inspired thousands of young people and carried this experience onto the international stage, becoming a climate advocate representing our country before the United Nations.
Today, he develops strategies that integrate technology and environmental awareness; he leads globally impactful projects in the fields of circular economy, smart cities, and sustainability.
COP31 Climate Champion
International Climate Diplomacy
President of the Zero Waste Foundation
Vision for a Sustainable Future
President of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Youth Council
5th and 6th Term (Former)
Career Journey
High-Level Climate Champion
Providing international leadership in alignment with COP31 and global climate objectives.
President of the Zero Waste Foundation
Leading Türkiye’s circular economy and zero waste vision.
UN-HABITAT Eastern Europe and Central Asia Advisor
Contributing to regional sustainable urbanization and climate policy development.
Special Advisor to the Executive Director of UN-HABITAT
Providing high-level strategic advisory services within the United Nations Human Settlements Programme.
Chair of the World Humanitarian Summit Youth Working Group
Coordinating youth-driven solutions to global humanitarian crises.
Youth President of the Union of Municipalities of Türkiye
Enhancing youth participation in local governance across Türkiye.
President of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Youth Council
Leading youth policies and projects across Istanbul.
President of High School Entrepreneurs
Laying the foundations of a youth entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Global leadership for a sustainable future.
As the President of the Zero Waste Foundation and a climate advocate, I combine environmental awareness with technology and innovation. I develop and manage strategies for a cleaner, more livable world on a global scale.
Vision Shaping the Future
Zero Waste Foundation
Sustainable strategies for a waste-free world.
COP31 Climate Leadership
Türkiye's voice in global climate policies.
IMM Youth Assembly
5th Term Presidency empowering youth in governance.
Global Impact Moments
