Japan has partnered with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to arrange two recycling amenities aimed toward recycling the particles ensuing from the devastating earthquake that struck the southern Turkish provinces of Hatay and Kahramanmaraş on Feb. 6.
The collaborative initiative, generally known as the 2023 Grant Assistance Cooperation Project for Türkiye, has been delivered to fruition by way of the mixed efforts of the Japanese authorities and the UNDP.
A pivotal settlement was formally signed in a ceremony held on the Japanese Embassy in Ankara. The settlement was executed by Ambassador Katsumata Takahiko and UNDP Türkiye Representative Louisa Vinton. With a considerable complete price range of TL 130.6 million ($4.82 million), the challenge is slated for completion inside a 12 months.
One of the first goals of this enterprise is the gathering and interim storage of particles that features supplies like asbestos and different hazardous waste. The particles, which poses environmental and well being dangers, might be gathered and quickly housed within the provinces of Hatay and Kahramanmaraş.
Plans are in place for the following elimination and correct administration of this particles. Furthermore, the endeavor will embody the institution of two recycling amenities devoted to processing particles waste. In a strategic transfer, 4 cellular rubble crushers will even be deployed as a part of this operation.
Reflecting on the tragic lack of life and the destruction within the aftermath of the Kahramanmaraş earthquakes, Takahiko of Japan expressed his deep condolences, saying: “We are mindful of the health hazards faced by the inhabitants residing near these regions and those who will be engaged in the debris removal efforts, given the presence of harmful elements such as asbestos within the debris.”
“In the spirit of averting health risks and expediting the recovery process, I am proud to officially announce the Japanese government’s commitment to extend a supportive grant of 700 million Japanese Yen to the earthquake-impacted provinces of Kahramanmaraş and Hatay.”
This challenge serves a twin objective. It contributes not solely to the eco-friendly disposal and processing of earthquake-generated particles but in addition aids within the institution of a resilient social infrastructure that bolsters the Turkish financial system.
The collaboration additionally advantages from the experience of the Republic of Türkiye’s Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, and the UNDP, which brings its specialised information within the apt administration of disaster-related waste.
Source: www.dailysabah.com
