Gülnar Belediye Başkanı Fatih Önge, Birleşmiş Milletler Viyana Uluslararası Merkezi’nde düzenlenen “Nuclear Communities and Mayors in Focus” konferansında yer aldı.
Uluslararası Atom Enerjisi Ajansı (International Atomic Energy Agency-IAEA) tarafından Viyana'da düzenlenen "NUCLEAR COMMUNITIES AND MAYORS IN FOCUS" Konferans Programında konuşan Başkan Önge, Akkuyu NGS'ye ev sahipliği yapan Gülnar ilçesinin önemine dikkat çekti.
Öte yandan Gülnar Belediye Başkanı Fatih Önge, dünyada sadece 20 Belediye Başkanının konuşma yapacağı konferansta konuşma yapmak ve çalıştaya katılmak üzere BM Viyana Uluslararası Merkez'de çalışmalarına başladı.
Başkan Fatih Önge'nin Nuclear Communities and Mayors in Focus” konferansında yaptığı konuşma şu şekilde:
"Distinguished Participants, Respected IAEA Representatives,
First of all, I would like to express my sincere gratitude—on behalf of myself and the people of Gülnar—for the kind invitation to this meaningful and important workshop.
As the host district of Turkey’s first nuclear power plant, the Akkuyu NPP, Gülnar is witnessing a historic transformation in our country’s energy journey. As the local municipality, our role is to manage this major project responsibly by ensuring strong community engagement and transparent communication on both environmental and social dimensions.
The Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant is a large-scale, strategic energy investment consisting of four VVER-1200 reactors with a total installed capacity of 4,800 megawatts. Once fully operational, it is expected to supply around 10% of Turkey’s electricity demand—while producing zero carbon emissions during operation.
As Gülnar Municipality, we support this strategic project that contributes to our national development, while also maintaining a balanced and sensitive approach that listens to and respects the voices of our local residents.
We acknowledge that nuclear energy can sometimes raise public concerns. However, with transparency, education, and inclusive governance, we can foster an atmosphere of trust and constructive dialogue within our communities. It is a top priority for us.
This workshop is a valuable opportunity for local authorities to benefit from international experiences and to work collectively toward common goals. In particular, I would like to emphasize the importance of strengthening local capacities in the fields of safety, environmental management, and public communication, ideally through enhanced international cooperation and support mechanisms.
Thank you once again for the opportunity to speak, and I extend my best wishes to all participants for a fruitful and collaborative workshop.
TEŞEKKÜRLER."
