Amasya Municipality aims to achieve balanced development across environmental, economic, and social areas by embracing the principles of sustainable development. In this context, they develop comprehensive strategies and projects to protect natural resources and minimize environmental impacts. Demonstrating a firm stance in combating climate change, they have signed the Mayors' Covenant and initiated work on their climate adaptation action plan. Through this process, they provide extensive training to their personnel with the goal of creating a sustainable environment and healthy living spaces in the city.
The municipality prioritizes environmental sustainability by developing robust projects to enhance waste management and energy efficiency. They implement strategies that promote renewable energy sources and reduce carbon emissions to effectively tackle climate change. Additionally, they undertake various projects to ensure water conservation and improve water quality. They also organize education and awareness campaigns to increase environmental consciousness among the community.
They focus on projects such as wastewater management and treatment facilities to minimize the environmental impacts of sustainable urbanization. Their projects, including the Solid Waste Disposal Facility (2011) and Wastewater Treatment Facility (2015), funded by the European Union, aim to protect water resources in the Yeşilırmak basin and reduce environmental pollution. These projects are critical for supporting sustainable urbanization and mitigating environmental effects.
With their Rubber-Dam project positioned on the Yeşilırmak River, they are preserving the river ecosystem while strengthening the water ecosystem through their renewable energy-powered hydroelectric plant. These initiatives ensure the creation of a healthy water cycle and support sustainable urbanization. As Amasya Municipality, they will continue to enhance environmental sustainability in the city and create a living space in harmony with the ecosystem through these projects.