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Local education programmes on climate
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December 5 World Soil Day |
As part of the protocol signed between Ege University and the General Directorate of Forestry, the first saplings for the "Ege University 100th Anniversary Memorial Forest" were planted on "December 5th World Soil Day." The tree planting ceremony was attended by Ege University Rector Prof. Dr. Necdet Budak, İzmir Regional Director of Forestry Zafer Derince, university senior management, senate members, and officials from the İzmir Regional Directorate of Forestry. December 5, 2023. |
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Ege University ranked among the "100 Greenest Universities in the World." |
The results of the 2023 UI GreenMetric Ranking, which evaluates sustainability efforts and the proportion of green spaces on university campuses worldwide, have been announced. Ege University once again ranked among the world's greenest universities this year. Ege University shot up twelve spots to 96th among 183 universities globally. It ranked 4th among public universities in Türkiye and secured the top position in the Aegean Region, becoming the greenest and most sustainable university in the region. Additionally, Ege University achieved first place among public universities in Türkiye in the Water Resources category. December 6, 2023 |
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Technology-supported educational program aimed at addressing climate change with The TECCHED Project |
Preparations have begun for the design of a technology-supported educational program aimed at addressing climate change with the TECCHED (Designing of Technology-Supported Climate Change Education Curriculum) Project. The international TECCHED project, supported by the European Union, includes Ege University and Bitlis Eren University from Türkiye, along with partakers from Bulgaria (Ruse University), Latvia (Liepaja University), Lithuania (Vytautas Magnus University), Spain (EOLAS), and Belgium (EUROGEO). November 28, 2023. |
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The project, in which Ege University is a partner, aims to strengthen Greek and Turkish solar energy innovation ecosystems |
Ege University continues to participate in projects aimed at creating a sustainable environmental ecosystem. In the "SolarHub" project, partnered by the Ege University Solar Energy Institute, a roadmap will be developed to promote the use of solar energy in agricultural practices. Funded under the Horizon Europe Widening Participation and Strengthening the ERA Excellence Hubs Call, the "Greek-Turkish Solar Energy Excellence Hub for Advancing the European Green Deal: SolarHub" project aims to synergistically strengthen the solar energy innovation ecosystems of Greece and Türkiye to support the Clean Energy Transition and the Green Deal. August 18, 2023. |
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A project to contribute to the agriculture and food sectors by Prof. Dr. Hayati Olgun |
The research project under “ERA-MIN 3,” supported by the Horizon 2020 Program in the subfields of "Climate Change, Environment, Resource Efficiency, and Raw Materials," is an ERA-Net Cofund project. It aims to coordinate R&D and innovation activities related to "raw materials" in Europe to strengthen industrial competitiveness and facilitate the transition to a circular economy. July 28, 2023. |
https://www.euegeajans.com/index.php/2023/07/28/fosfat-geri-donusturulerek-ekonomiye-kazandirilacak/ |
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"Clean Sea, Clean World" symposium |
Ege University (EÜ) Faculty of Science and the Ege University Environmental Issues Application and Research Center (ÇEVMER) jointly organized an online symposium titled "Clean Sea, Clean World" as part of the "June 5th World Environment Day" events. The symposium was moderated by Prof. Dr. Melike Bor, with the opening speech delivered by ÇEVMER Director Prof. Dr. Armağan Kınal. Speakers included Şermin Gür, Administrative and Technical Supervisor of İZSU Wastewater Treatment Department, and Emre Eser, Environmental and Sustainability Officer at Viessmann Company. |
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Ege University's "Zero Waste" initiatives |
As part of the "Zero Waste" Project initiated by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change, Ege University, selected as a pilot university, has saved 4,236 trees through paper recycling. Additionally, recycling of packaging waste has prevented the emission of 46,200 kilograms of greenhouse gases and gained 712 cubic meters of storage space. The initiatives also resulted in a saving of 21 kilograms of raw materials and 330 barrels of oil. Furthermore, a total energy savings of 1,146,408 kilowatt-hours has been achieved. |
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Türkiye National Risk Shield Model Meeting |
The third meeting of the Türkiye National Risk Shield Model, aimed at making cities in Türkiye more prepared for disasters such as earthquakes, floods, and droughts, was held in Istanbul. The meeting, coordinated by the Minister of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change, Murat Kurum, was attended by Ege University Rector Prof. Dr. Necdet Budak, who was selected as a member of the Urban and Rural Infrastructure Board. Following the meeting, where scientists presented field studies and reports related to the process, a series of decisions were made. The results and applications reached were summarized in 26 points and shared with the public. |
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Electrochemical Green Hydrogen and Oxygen Production Project |
International collaborative projects initiated by Ege University academics continue to gain recognition from TÜBİTAK. The project titled "Electrochemical Green Hydrogen and Oxygen Production," led by Prof. Dr. Şule Erten Ela from the Ege University Solar Energy Institute, is one of the three projects supported under the call for proposals established within the framework of cooperation between TÜBİTAK and the National Research Council of Italy (CNR). April 4, 2023. |
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"Plasma-Modified Wool-Based Activated Carbon Fibers for Capturing Carbon Dioxide" Project |
At Ege University, one of the pilot universities in the Higher Education Council's (YÖK) Sustainable and Climate-Friendly Campus Project, scientists continue to undertake environmentally friendly projects. The project titled "Plasma-Modified Wool-Based Activated Carbon Fibers for Capturing Carbon Dioxide," led by Prof. Dr. Ahmet Çay from the Department of Textile Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, has been deemed eligible for support under the TÜBİTAK 1001 program. March 30, 2023. |
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"Design and Evaluation of Innovative MOF-Silica Aerogel Composites for Capturing CO2 from Dilute Streams" Project |
The project led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nilay Gizli from the Department of Chemical Engineering at Ege University aims to develop a filter that captures and traps carbon dioxide from gases produced after combustion before they are released into the atmosphere. The project has been granted support under the TÜBİTAK-Iran (MSRT-NIMAD) Bilateral Cooperation Program. March 16, 2023. |
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"Sustainable and Climate-Friendly Campus" project |
As part of the "Sustainable and Climate-Friendly Campus" project at Ege University, "Mobile Waste Collection Centers" have been installed at various locations on the campus. The waste centers, located at the campus metro entrance, the Faculty of Dentistry, and the Faculty of Medicine, include units for paper, glass, plastic, metal, electronic waste, used oil, and batteries. March 15, 2023. |
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"Green Transformation and Sustainability in the Leather Industry: Development of an Eco-Friendly Production System and Methods that Reduce Water and Chemical Use Under Vacuum" Project |
With the systems and production methods to be developed in the project, it will be possible to reduce water usage in leather production by up to 70% compared to traditional methods, and chemical use by up to 50%. The project, which is closely followed by the leather sector, aims to provide an eco-friendly production process that minimizes pollution load and volume while significantly alleviating economic burdens when implemented. |
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UN Sustainable Development Regional Forum |
Dr. Huriye Göncüoğlu Bodur, a faculty member at the Ege University Faculty of Fisheries, was invited to the forum organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe in Geneva. At the Sustainable Development Regional Forum, Dr. Huriye Göncüoğlu Bodur represented Ege University and Türkiye by delivering a presentation on the 14th United Nations Sustainable Development Goal, "Life Below Water: Oceans, Seas, and Marine Resources." |
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"Leave Clean Soil as a Legacy for the Future" Project |
The project titled "Leave Clean Soil as a Legacy for the Future," led by the Ege University (EÜ) Faculty of Communication and in partnership with the EÜ Faculty of Agriculture and the EÜ Media Application and Research Center (EGEMM), has been implemented. The content prepared for this project, which aims to leave clean soil for the future, explains how soil should be protected, as well as what can be done both institutionally and individually. January 24, 2023. |
https://www.euegeajans.com/index.php/2023/01/24/temiz-topragi-gelecege-miras-birak/ |
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"Renewable Energy" themed Fall Course |
The "Renewable Energy" themed Fall Course, organized by the "Board of European Students of Technology (BEST)" community operating within Ege University, included training sessions titled "Introduction to Renewable Energy," "Flexible and Lightweight Next-Generation Solar Cells," and "Wind and Photovoltaic Energy Technologies," which were held at the Solar Energy Institute. |
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"Zero-Waste Gulf, Shaping Our Fate" social responsibility project |
As part of the "Zero-Waste Gulf, Shaping Our Fate" social responsibility project, in which Ege University is a stakeholder, a diving event focused on cleaning "ghost nets" and other waste was held at the EÜ Faculty of Fisheries and Urla Maritime Vocational School campus. |
https://www.euegeajans.com/index.php/2022/09/30/hem-cevreye-hem-ekonomiye-katki-saglayan-proje/ |
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"Fisheries Explorers" project |
Hosted by the Ege University Faculty of Fisheries and led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Tolga Tolon from the Department of Aquaculture, the "Fisheries Explorers" project has been approved for support for the third time under the TÜBİTAK 4004 Nature Education and Science Schools Support Program. This year's theme for the project is "Blue Agriculture, Green Future." The project provides fisheries-related education to high school students from 14 public schools in İzmir. |
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"National Forestation Day" events |
During the "National Afforestation Day" events in İzmir, themed "A breath for the Century of Türkiye," thousands of saplings met with soil. Under the lead of Rector Prof. Dr. Necdet Budak, Ege University students and staff participated in the program and contributed to the sapling planting efforts. |
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COP27 Presentation |
The 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change was held this year in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. During COP27, where measures to combat the climate crisis were discussed, Assoc. Prof. Dr. İnci Tüney Kızılkaya from the Department of Biology at Ege University participated in the Turkish Pavilion. She delivered a presentation on "Climate Change Mitigation Studies in the Gulf of Gökova Special Environmental Protection Areas." |
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Seminar on “Energy-Efficient Renovation to Reduce the Environmental Impacts of Public Buildings" |
A seminar titled "Energy-Efficient Renovation to Reduce the Environmental Impacts of Public Buildings" was held by the Ege University Environmental Issues Application and Research Center (ÇEVMER). The seminar took place in the ÇEVMER Conference Hall and was attended by Prof. Dr. Armağan Kınal, the director of ÇEVMER, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Koray Ülgen from the Ege University Solar Energy Institute, academics, and students. The seminar was presented by İdil Boyacıoğlu, a postgraduate student in the Department of Environmental Sciences. |
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Sustainable and Climate-Friendly Campus Project Meeting |
The "Sustainable and Climate-Friendly Campus Project Pilot Universities Meeting" was held in Konya under the chairmanship of President of the Higher Education Council (YÖK) Prof. Dr. Erol Özvar. Hosted by Selçuk University, the meeting was attended by Hasan Suver, Deputy Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change; Prof. Dr. Cevahir Uzkurt, Vice President of YÖK; Prof. Dr. Naci Gündoğan, a member of the YÖK Executive Board; Prof. Dr. Necdet Budak, Rector of Ege University; the rectors of the pilot universities involved in the project; and representatives from the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources. The meeting discussed the current status of the 11 selected pilot universities in the areas of zero waste, energy efficiency, and renewable energy sources, as well as the contributions of the ministries in these fields. Additionally, a roadmap for the upcoming period to achieve the Sustainable and Climate-Friendly Campus goal was established. |
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"Forests and Climate Change" seminar |
Ege University Environmental Issues Application and Research Center (ÇEVMER) held a seminar titled "Forests and Climate Change" as part of its Thursday Seminars. The seminar was conducted online, and it was moderated by the Deputy Director of ÇEVMER, Assoc. Dr. İnci Tüney Kızılkaya. The speaker for the seminar was Dr. Faculty Member Murat Sargıncı from Düzce University Faculty of Forestry. |
https://www.euegeajans.com/index.php/2022/12/22/eu-cevmerden-ormanlar-ve-iklim-degisikligi-semineri/ |
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Climate Change |
Our seminar on Climate Change was held under the coordinatorship of Assoc. Dr. Gamze SÜPÜREN MENGÜÇ as part of the Emel Akın Vocational School Love Green, Protect Nature Social Responsibility Project. |
https://twitter.com/EUCevreMerkezi/status/1600479889521795072 |
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The Impact of Climate Change on Seagrasses |
We held our Thursday Seminar on "The Impact of Climate Change on Seagrasses," featuring esteemed Research Assistant Dr. Esra Öztürk Yiğit as the speaker. |
https://twitter.com/EUCevreMerkezi/status/1600835398225141761 |
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Forests and Climate Change |
We held our Thursday Seminar on "Forests and Climate Change," featuring esteemed Dr. Murat SARGINCI as the speaker. |
https://twitter.com/EUCevreMerkezi/status/1603363830482051081 |
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Sink Areas in the Context of Climate Change |
As part of the ÇEVMER Thursday seminars, we held a seminar on "Sink Areas in the Context of Climate Change," featuring esteemed Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nurdan Erdoğan as the speaker. |
https://twitter.com/EUCevreMerkezi/status/1659164623088615424 |
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YTÜ Sustainability Studies on Climate Action Level |
As part of the ÇEVMER Thursday seminars, esteemed Fatma Zehra Şükür presented a seminar titled "Sustainability Studies of Yıldız Technical University on Climate Action Level." |
https://twitter.com/EUCevreMerkezi/status/1730198318926516462 |
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Workshop on Climate Change |
The Department of German Language and Literature organized a workshop on Climate Change in Youth Literature by Erasmus+ Visiting Professor Dr. Michael Hofmann on April 16, 2023. |
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Panel on “The Environmental Effects of the Climate Crisis." |
On February 2, 2023, Thursday, a panel themed around "Environmental Effects of the Climate Crisis" was organized by the Climate Change and Ecology Working Group operating under the Izmir City Council. The panel was moderated by Lütfiye Kader, the Promoter of the Climate Change and Ecology Working Group and a member of the Izmir City Council Executive Board. Panelists included Prof. Dr. Ecmel Erlat from the Department of Geography at Ege University, and Prof. Dr. Nazmi Açıkgöz and Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ali Ul from the Faculty of Agriculture at Ege University. |
See the Evidence File |
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SUSTAINABLE CITIES EDUCATION PROGRAM |
On April 7, 2023, the SUSTAINABLE CITIES EDUCATION PROGRAM, developed by the İzmir Development Agency and implemented in collaboration with the İzmir Metropolitan Municipality, included Prof. Dr. Ecmel Erlat as a trainer on the topic titled "Climate Change and the Green Deal." |
https://izka.org.tr/surdurulebilir-kentler-egitim-programi-egitimleri-basladi/ |
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Severe Winds and Storms Awareness Meeting |
On December 12, 2022, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Doğan gave a presentation on "Meteorological Data Related to Storms" at the Severe Winds and Storms Awareness Meeting held at the İzmir City Council. |
See the Evidence File |
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Training on Aquatic Toxicity Test Models with a Sustainable Environmental Approach |
Ege University Laboratory Animal Application and Research Center (EGEHAYMER), in collaboration with the Faculty of Science and the Ege University Continuing Education Center (EGESEM), organized the "Course on Aquatic Toxicity Test Models with a Sustainable Environmental Approach." The opening of the course, held at EGEHAYMER, was attended by Dean of the Faculty of Fisheries Prof. Dr. Uğur Sunlu, Dean of the Faculty of Science Prof. Dr. Dinçer Ayaz, Director of EGEHAYMER Prof. Dr. Murat Olukman, as well as academics and students. September 5, 2023. |
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Training on “Climate Change and Elderly Health" |
On November 29, 2023, Prof. Dr. Kirami Ölgen gave a lecture titled "Climate Change and Elderly Health" at the 3. Yaş University of Ege University Faculty of Medicine. |
See the Evidence File |
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