Couldn't be prouder of my friend @metecoban92.bsky.social for showing why access to swimming is an issue of social and racial justice - that is why @london.gov.uk has prioritised cleaning our waterways www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

London's deputy mayor learns to swim to conquer his fear of water

Deputy mayor Mete Coban said falling into six feet of water as a child left him fearful of swimming.

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New solar panels at Drayton Park Primary School 🌞 thanks to funding from Greater London Authority’s Greener Schools grant Deputy Mayor @metecoban92.bsky.social and Cllr Sheila Chapman help plant strawberries for the school’s gardening project www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...

Biking to all my meetings in London is the absolute best! Thanks @london.gov.uk @metecoban92.bsky.social for making it safe and awesome!

At the #CleanAirDay Parliamentary Reception earlier today, @metecoban92.bsky.social acknowledged the "massive task on our hands" to reduce air pollution in London. Good to hear that he and @london.gov.uk remain committed to action. #CleanAir @globalactionplan.bsky.social @cleanairfund.bsky.social

Young Londoners are key to tackling the climate crisis. Deputy Mayor @metecoban92.bsky.social met with six members of the @c40cities.bsky.social Youth Hub to listen to their experiences and explore how to better involve young people in driving their city’s climate action

Deputy Mayor @metecoban92.bsky.social joined city leaders from across the Breathe Cities Initiative — calling on cities worldwide to take urgent action against air pollution to protect our health, climate and future.

Great to join celebrations for the 102nd anniversary of Turkiye - recognising the brilliant Turkish businesses, creatives and community leaders contributing so much to our city’s success.

London is leading the way in the circular economy transition, by championing reuse, repair & community-led innovation. The circular economy is saving Londoners money, creating green jobs & building a fairer future. Hear from Deputy Mayor @metecoban92.bsky.social: bit.ly/4oy1mk4

Mete Coban: Lessons for circular economy strategy

The promised government strategy should build on work in London and recognise champions and leaders within our community, writes the deputy mayor of London for environment and energy.

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Deputy Mayor @metecoban92.bsky.social visited Colville Primary School to see the Mayor’s Greener Schools Fund in action. Pupils were inspired by Retrofit Action For Tomorrow's workshop on how decarbonising their school is helping make London the greenest city to grow up in bit.ly/4nmTHnN

It was brilliant to join innovators and changemakers at the @blueearthsummit.bsky.social for their biggest gathering yet. At the Summit, I set out City Hall’s vision for a green transition that works for everyone - because it must lift up those who’ve done the least to cause the crisis ✊🏻✊🏾

It all started with a feeling that no one was listening. My Life My Say turned that into the biggest youth voter registration movement in the UK. Buzzing to be back at #NextGenConference with 1,000 young people - the reason we began, the hope that keeps us going ✊🏼✊🏾

Wonderful evening at the @london.gov.uk’s Black History Month reception, bringing together London’s Black creatives, writers, and community leaders.

Delighted to welcome the Deputy Mayor of London for Environment and Energy, Mete Coban MBE, to see for himself the impact of the Mayor of London visionary £4.35M investment in making London greener for everyone. @metecoban92.bsky.social @london.gov.uk

Okkk … so I just hit my 5KM PB at 19:20 … What a way to start your Sunday

It was brilliant to join young Londoners at Camden Town Hall today - hearing their ideas, energy and ambition for our city always gives me hope for the future ✊🏼✊🏽

New York, it’s been a pleasure. From cleaning our rivers to greening our school playgrounds, it’s clear cities are where real change begins. Honoured to have represented London and @c40cities.bsky.social on the global stage ✊🏼✊🏾

At the London Labour reception with some of my City Hall colleagues in Liverpool for the Labour Party Conference. #Lab25 @metecoban92.bsky.social @bassammahfouz.bsky.social @joannemccartney.bsky.social @annebclarke.bsky.social @cityhalllabour.bsky.social

🐝 Zero Hour’s #Lab25 event on the importance of Labour’s joined-up action to tackle the climate and nature crises is in full swing! 👥 @simonforstroud.bsky.social, @metecoban92.bsky.social, @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social, Nathalie Pettorelli, @billesterson.bsky.social, Helena Horton. 💚 #CANBill #LPC25

📢 @metecoban92.bsky.social—Deputy Mayor of London: “The climate and nature crisis disproportionately affects those who have done least to cause the crisis in the first place. This is a massive issue of social justice, racial justice and economic justice.” 🐝 #CANBill #LPC25 #Lab25

LTNs, School Streets, CPZ, emission based parking, 20mph, more cycling infrastructure, bus priority together with congestion pricing and ULEZ has massively sped up cleaner air for London. Thank you @london.gov.uk @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social @metecoban92.bsky.social

Helping cities embed resilience and climate adaptation into long-term planning. 🌎🌱 At Climate Week NYC, C40 Cities and the Ramboll Foundation celebrated our strategic partnership. @mark--watts.bsky.social @metecoban92.bsky.social

A huge honour to meet Rev. Al Sharpton in New York City. Our conversation reinforced the importance of standing up for justice and ensuring everyone has the power to participate in our democracy. Thank you Rev. Al Sharpton for your hospitality, and I look forward to seeing you in London.

I’m in New York for #UNGA and climate week, representing London on the global stage. This week, I will be building vital partnerships to accelerate the urgent action we all need @ldn-environment.bsky.social @c40cities.bsky.social 🌎💚

Welcome to Oxford Street as you’ve never seen it before. Londoners and visitors, we are ready for you. This Oxford Street is for everyone.

They aren’t just flower beds!!! Fascinating peak beneath the surface of one of London’s new Cycleways - you can see the complex drainage system that ensures bike lanes help protect the capital from heavy rain & the effects of climate change. And don’t they look great when they’re finished? 💚🚲👍

Deputy Mayor @metecoban92.bsky.social attended London & Partners Sustainability Reception to spotlight London as the home of green technology and innovation

Yesterday Deputy Mayor @metecoban92.bsky.social hosted a roundtable at LSE exploring how climate policy can drive progress on social justice and make London a fairer city. Voices from across different backgrounds and sectors shared powerful insights to help shape a fairer, greener London

Great to join @metecoban92.bsky.social @perayahmet.bsky.social Cllr Shreya Nanda and Lewis Baston at the London Transport Museum for a panel discussion with TfL and Places for London teams, reflecting on some of the challenges and opportunities for housing in London in the year ahead.

We must unite against those who seek to divide us.

Thamesmead's transformation is bringing community, nature and art together- creating spaces for local people to connect and thrive. Read more about Deputy Mayor @metecoban92.bsky.social's visit to Thamesmead: www.thamesmeadnow.org.uk/news/general...

Deputy Mayor of London praises co-designed open spaces in South Thamesmead

Mete Coban MBE, Deputy Mayor of London for Environment and Energy, has hailed South Thamesmead’s outdoor spaces as “exemplary”.

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