The new cooperation agreement signed between Türkiye and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) opens the door to an important investment process for the environmental future of the Marmara Sea. With approximately €400 million in financing, the project aims to strengthen wastewater infrastructure in the region and reduce marine pollution at its source.
Taking place from 15 to 18 September 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany, GaLaBau 2026 is preparing to bring together the global landscaping, gardening, urban furniture, open-space design, and green infrastructure industries at one of the world's leading international trade fairs.
A summer downpour or just a few hours of heavy rain is often enough to reveal the weaknesses of modern cities. Streets become flooded, storm drains overflow, traffic grinds to a halt, and infrastructure struggles to cope. The problem is not simply the intensity of rainfall—it is that our cities have gradually lost their natural ability to absorb and manage water.
Growing traffic congestion, air pollution, and global commitments to reduce carbon emissions are reshaping the way people move around cities. Electric scooters and bicycles are no longer seen merely as alternative means of transportation—they are becoming an essential component of sustainable urban mobility.
For a homeowner stepping into their backyard pool, the sharp smell of chlorine, irritated eyes, and dry skin have long been considered an unavoidable price to pay for “cleanliness” in the industry...