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Mete Coban MBE

@metecoban92.bsky.social
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Deputy Mayor of London for Environment and Energy. Founder My Life My Say. Board London Marathon. Former Hackney Councillor 2014 - 2024. Obama Leader.

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Alastair Harper @alastairharper.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
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...
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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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Islington Climate Centre @islingtonclimate.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
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...
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Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Biking to all my meetings in London is the absolute best! Thanks @london.gov.uk @metecoban92.bsky.social for making it safe and awesome!
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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
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
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LDN Mayor Environment @ldn-environment.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
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
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LDN Mayor Environment @ldn-environment.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
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.
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Mete Coban MBE @metecoban92.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
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.
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LDN Mayor Environment @ldn-environment.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
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
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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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LDN Mayor Environment @ldn-environment.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
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
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Mete Coban MBE @metecoban92.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
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 ✊🏻✊🏾
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Mete Coban MBE @metecoban92.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
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 ✊🏼✊🏾
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Mete Coban MBE @metecoban92.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Wonderful evening at the @london.gov.uk’s Black History Month reception, bringing together London’s Black creatives, writers, and community leaders.
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Royal Institution @rigb.org · 15/10/2025
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
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Mete Coban MBE @metecoban92.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
Okkk … so I just hit my 5KM PB at 19:20 … What a way to start your Sunday
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Mete Coban MBE @metecoban92.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
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 ✊🏼✊🏽
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Mete Coban MBE @metecoban92.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
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 ✊🏼✊🏾
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Krupesh Hirani AM @krupesh.co.uk · 28/09/2025
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
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Zero Hour: the campaign for climate and nature @zero-hour.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
🐝 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
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Zero Hour: the campaign for climate and nature @zero-hour.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
📢 @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
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Rezina Chowdhury @rezinachowdhury.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
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
Graphic about clean air: It was predicted to take 193 years to meet legal limits for air pollution in London. We did it in 9.
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C40 Cities @c40cities.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
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
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Mark Watts, Executive Director, C40 Cities
Søren Staugaard Nielsen, Managing Director, Ramboll Foundation
Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, C40 Cities Co-Chair and Mayor of Freetown
Michael Simmelsgaard, Chief Operating Officer, Corporate, Ramboll
Mete Coban, C40 Board Member and Deputy Mayor of London
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Mete Coban MBE @metecoban92.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
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.
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Mete Coban MBE @metecoban92.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
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 🌎💚
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 21/09/2025
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.
Image of Oxford Street with purple paint which reads 'This Oxford Street'
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 21/09/2025
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? 💚🚲👍
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LDN Mayor Environment @ldn-environment.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Deputy Mayor @metecoban92.bsky.social attended London & Partners Sustainability Reception to spotlight London as the home of green technology and innovation
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LDN Mayor Environment @ldn-environment.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
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
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Tom Copley @tomcopley.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
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.
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 15/09/2025
We must unite against those who seek to divide us.
I know many people, particularly from London's diverse communities, are feeling extremely worried following the events this weekend. 

It takes me back to how I felt growing up in the ’70s and ’80s, when 
far-right political parties marched on our streets.

The leaders of the far-right are once again attempting to hijack our flag, with minorities being intimidated and fear, hatred and division being sown.

As Londoners, and as proud Brits, we must unite to reject the far-right 
– just as we have many times before.  

But it’s going to take a huge effort from us all – from people of all races and backgrounds, who are willing to stand up for our British values of equality, inclusion and mutual respect.    

As Mayor, I'll continue to do everything I can to challenge the far-right and all those who peddle the politics of fear and division.

I urge other politicians and Londoners to do the same.

MAYOR OF LONDON, SADIQ KHAN
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LDN Mayor Environment @ldn-environment.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
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...
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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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LDN Mayor Environment @ldn-environment.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Last week Deputy Mayor @metecoban92.bsky.social visited Thamesmead to see the incredible transformation achieved with our partners, Peabody, Groundwork and @theyoungfdn.bsky.social, alongside the local community — turning the area into a vibrant, greener, and healthier neighbourhood.
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Mete Coban MBE @metecoban92.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
A huge honour to be name checked by Barack Obama in the Obama Foundation’s latest annual report 🙏
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LDN Mayor Environment @ldn-environment.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
The @mayoroflondon.bsky.social and Deputy Mayor @metecoban92.bsky.social planted trees to celebrate the transformation of Grosvenor Square. This vibrant urban garden is a nature rich space in the heart of city for Londoners to enjoy and wildlife to thrive
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Mete Coban MBE @metecoban92.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
We hear a lot about green skills, but what does it actually mean? 👇
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Mete Coban MBE @metecoban92.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
Great to be at Notting Hill Carnival 2025 with friends, celebrating Caribbean history and culture and showcasing London’s diversity - our city’s greatest strength. Shoutout to our incredible emergency services for helping millions enjoy Carnival 👊🏼✌🏾❤️
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Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · 20/08/2025
🌞 On the rooftops of Aldgate, @rachelblakemp.bsky.social and @metecoban92.bsky.social show how community energy is powering London’s future. Solar panels on the Middlesex Street estate are proof that when power is put back in the hands of communities, change happens: cleaner, greener, fairer.
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LDN Mayor Environment @ldn-environment.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Today, @london.gov.uk and Deputy Mayor @metecoban92.bsky.social opened Tideway's new riverside space at Heathwall Quay, where the Tideway Tunnel is stopping pollution in the Thames - a big step forward in our mission to clean London's rivers and open them up for Londoners to enjoy
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 21/08/2025
Ignore the haters. London is the 🐐
Graphic with the headline “London is the greatest city in the world” set against a bright view of the River Thames with the Shard, Tower Bridge and the city skyline. The text celebrates what makes London special: regularly voted the number one city in the world, incredible diversity with over 300 languages spoken, world-class transport, world leader in finance tech and life sciences, best museums and galleries many free to visit, world-leading nightlife, food sport and music for every taste, host to the world’s best sporting events, home to seven Premier League clubs, globally-ranked universities, a city where you can be yourself and love who you love, and a place for everyone.
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LDN Mayor Environment @ldn-environment.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Hear from Deputy Mayor @metecoban92.bsky.social about the action we're taking to protect Londoners from extreme heat — from planting trees to keeping Londoners hydrated with our free water fountains. Read more here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj0yzv0r3l9o
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Heatwaves: What can London learn from Europe's hotter cities?
An academic says the UK treats the heat as "a nice thing" but it needs to be treated as a risk.
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Talk London @talklondon.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
We want to hear your ideas on how we can keep our city cool. Take the short survey now 👇🏽
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Mete Coban MBE @metecoban92.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
London is facing its 4th heatwave this year with temperatures expected to exceed 30°C this week. We’re installing water fountains, planting street trees to create shade and mapping cool spaces, but we need to plan for the future. ➡️ Share your ideas bit.ly/3Unbxv6
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LDN Mayor Environment @ldn-environment.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Young Londoners need a seat at the table. Deputy Mayor @metecoban92.bsky.social joined a panel with LSE young researcher Maanya Jones and @rowchampion.bsky.social to discuss how important it is to let young Londoners shape a fair and green transition that works for them. bit.ly/47h0ICc
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A fairer, greener city needs young Londoners at its heart - British Politics and Policy at LSE
Deputy Mayor of London Mete Coban argues argues that young Londoners have the knowledge, creativity and drive to help bring about a fairer, greener city.
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LSE British Politics and Policy @lsepoliticsblog.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
A fairer, greener city needs young Londoners at its heart, argues Deputy Mayor of London @metecoban92.bsky.social. blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
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A fairer, greener city needs young Londoners at its heart - British Politics and Policy at LSE
Deputy Mayor of London Mete Coban argues argues that young Londoners have the knowledge, creativity and drive to help bring about a fairer, greener city.
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Mete Coban MBE @metecoban92.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
In my first year as Deputy Mayor, I made it my mission to show up, listen and work with communities in every corner of our city. I’ve visited all 32 boroughs - meeting community organisers, volunteers and Londoners driving real change ✊🏼✊🏾
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Mete Coban MBE @metecoban92.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Both @london.gov.uk and I have a serious plan to make London’s waterways safe for people and nature while keeping bills down. Today’s move by the UK Government to create a tough single regulator is a big step forward and will help us get there faster. @ldn-environment.bsky.social
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Mete Coban MBE @metecoban92.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
It was a huge honour to attend the African Achievers Awards in London and celebrate the remarkable contributions of the African diaspora to our city. The timing felt especially meaningful, coinciding with Sadiq Khan’s historic trip as the first Mayor of London to lead a trade mission to Africa.
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Mete Coban MBE @metecoban92.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Climate Live is a brilliant youth-led charity that engages young people where they are. It was great to join the Climate Live stage at Wireless Festival to share how we plan to put young Londoners’ voices at the heart of our mission for a fairer, greener city ✊🏼✊🏾
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Mete Coban MBE @metecoban92.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Flash floods can be devastating - damaging homes, disrupting lives, and impacting some of our most vulnerable communities the hardest. Great to join BBC Politics London to discuss the action the Mayor and I are taking from City Hall to protect Londoners. @ldn-environment.bsky.social
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Tom Copley @tomcopley.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
Yesterday we launched the delivery plan for Warmer Homes London, a new Mayor of @london.gov.uk/London Councils partnership that’ll upgrade 1000s of homes. Great to hear from @metecoban92.bsky.social & @graciemaew.bsky.social about how it will make homes greener, healthier & more affordable to heat.
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Mete Coban MBE @metecoban92.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
Spoke to BBC News about how City Hall is stepping up to prepare London for future heatwaves: 💦 More public water fountains 🌳 Extra street trees for shade 🏡 Making homes cooler 🗺️ Use our Cool Spaces map to stay cool: apps.london.gov.uk/cool-spaces/
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