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1

UFUK 2020 Project (NatMED)

The project titled "Nature-based Solutions on Existing Infrastructures for Resilient Water Management in the Mediterranean", being led by the faculty members of the Department of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition at the Faculty of Agriculture: Assoc. Prof. Bihter Çolak Esetlili, Prof. Mustafa Tolga Esetlili, and Prof. Yusuf Kurucu, is ongoing.

https://unisis.ege.edu.tr/avys/project/0F2C4CE9-1A62-4784-0FFF-08DAF93C4BFC/nature-based-solutions-on-existing-infrastructures-for-resilient-water-management-in-the-mediterranean

2

100th Anniversary of the Republic Ege University Commemorative Forest Protocol

Having accelerated its forestation efforts in recent years, Ege University signed an important protocol with the General Directorate of Forestry in this field. With this protocol, the "Ege University Commemorative Forest for the 100th Anniversary of the Republic " will be established, and forestation activities will begin. The protocol was signed by Rector Prof. Dr. Necdet Budak and İzmir Regional Forestry Director Zafer Derince in the Ege University Senate Hall. The signing ceremony was attended by Ege University Vice Rectors Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ersan, Prof. Dr. İlkin Şengün, Prof. Dr. Banu Yücel, and officials from the İzmir Regional Directorate of Forestry. November 11, 2023.

https://www.euegeajans.com/index.php/2023/11/11/cumhuriyetin-100-yili-ege-universitesi-hatira-ormani-agaclandirma-calismalari-basliyor/

3

International Green Hydrogen Energy Workshop

Ege University continues to pursue international collaborations across all its departments. To that end, the "International Green Hydrogen Energy Workshop" was organized in cooperation with the Ege University Solar Energy Institute and Italy. The workshop, held at the Ege University Solar Energy Institute, featured contributions from expert speakers such as Prof. Dr. Şule Erten Ela from Ege University, Prof. Dr. Alberto Vomiero and Dr. Paolo Moras from Italy, as well as ones from various other countries including Scotland, Pakistan, the United Kingdom, Japan, Iraq, and Nigeria. November 23, 2023.

https://www.euegeajans.com/index.php/2023/11/23/eu-gunes-enerjisi-enstitusunden-uluslararasi-yesil-hidrojen-enerji-calistayi/

4

Ege University is converting organic waste into compost

At Ege University, significant work is being carried out to ensure the efficient use of resources, minimize waste generation, and promote recycling. As one of the 10 universities with the "Sustainable and Climate-Friendly Campus" label in the Higher Education Council's Sustainable and Climate-Friendly Campus Project, Ege University has taken another important step in waste management for a sustainable future. With the support of Ege University Rector Prof. Dr. Necdet Budak, a compost machine has been put into operation to recycle organic waste generated on campus. This daily-operated compost machine transforms grass clippings, raw vegetable and fruit scraps, cooked food waste, and tea and coffee dregs into compost, a good nutrient for soil, after a 24-hour processing period.

https://www.euegeajans.com/index.php/2023/06/23/ege-universitesi-organik-atiklari-komposta-donusturuyor/

5

Ege University and Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology have signed a protocol for 'smart agriculture'

Ege University (EÜ) and the Japanese Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT) signed an agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation in agriculture, mainly in academia. The cooperation protocol between the two universities was signed in Izmir, at Ege University, in the presence of Turkish and Japanese officials. With this agreement, the two universities agreed to engage in mutual academic interactions and promote joint research projects in the fields of smart agriculture and green technologies in agriculture.

https://www.euegeajans.com/index.php/2023/07/14/ege-universitesi-ile-tokyo-tarim-ve-teknoloji-universitesinden-akilli-tarim-icin-guc-birligi/

6

TÜBİTAK International Multilateral Cooperation Project

The TÜBİTAK project titled "Satellite-Controlled Incentive System Proposal for Sustainable Sugar Beet Production" is currently ongoing, being led by faculty members from the Department of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition at the Faculty of Agriculture, including Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bihter Çolak Esetlili, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Tolga Esetlili, and Prof. Dr. Yusuf Kurucu.

https://unisis.ege.edu.tr/avys/project/B29FA7A3-DD95-45BE-13DD-08DB87BD89B0/s%C3%BCrd%C3%BCr%C3%BClebilir-seker-pancari-%C3%BCretimi-i%C3%A7in-uydu-kontroll%C3%BC-tesvik-sistemi-%C3%B6nerisi

7

TÜBİTAK International Bilateral Cooperation Project.

The TÜBİTAK project titled "Monitoring Rice Fields by Joint Use of Multi-temporal SAR and Optical Data for Yield and Growth Estimation" is currently ongoing, containing contributions from Prof. Dr. M. Tolga Esetlili, a faculty member of the Department of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition at the Faculty of Agriculture.

https://unisis.ege.edu.tr/avys/project/46D2412A-5E8F-44B1-408A-08DBBE0D4AB6/monitoring-rice-fields-by-joint-use-of-multi-temporal-sar-and-optical-data-for-yield-and-growth-estimation

8

Project Supported by Public Institutions in Other Countries

The project titled "Improving Efficiency in Water and Soil Management" is ongoing, with its Türkiye leg being coordinated by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bihter Çolak Esetlili from the Department of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition at the Faculty of Agriculture. Additionally, the project is supported by the International Atomic Energy Agency.

https://unisis.ege.edu.tr/avys/project/878C5A5E-28F4-4B71-853B-08DBF735BB11/improving-efficiency-in-water-and-soil-management

9

AB IPA Project

The project titled "Assessment of Climate Change Impacts on Food Safety and Enhancing the Resilience of Rural Communities" is currently ongoing, being conducted under the research leadership of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bihter Çolak Esetlili, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Tolga Esetlili, and Prof. Dr. Yusuf Kurucu from the Department of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition at the Faculty of Agriculture.

https://unisis.ege.edu.tr/avys/project/7458BC3D-3A2D-4868-8559-08DBF735BB11/assessment-of-climate-change-impacts-on-food-safety-and-enhancing-the-resilience-of-rural-communities

10

"Biodiversity and Ecosystems Workshop"

The "Biodiversity and Ecosystems Workshop" was organized in collaboration between Ege University and the Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA). The event, prepared by the TÜBA Environment, Biodiversity, and Climate Change Working Group, took place at Ege University's Prof. Dr. Yusuf Vardar MÖTBE Cultural Center.

https://www.euegeajans.com/index.php/2022/12/01/tuba-ve-eu-is-birliginde-duzenlenen-biyocesitlilik-ve-ekosistemler-calistayi-egede-basladi/

11

Cooperation Protocol on Establishing a Sustainable and Climate-Friendly Campus

A "Cooperation Protocol on Establishing a Sustainable and Climate-Friendly Campus" was signed between the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, and the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources. Ege University, with its sustainable initiatives under the slogans "Green Campus" and "Livable Campus," was selected as one of the 10 pilot universities for the implementation of this protocol.

https://www.euegeajans.com/index.php/2022/10/05/ege-universitesi-cevre-dostu-uygulamalari-ile-10-pilot-universite-arasina-girdi/

12

Workshop Report on the Integration of Climate Change Awareness into Basic Education

In the "Workshop Report on the Integration of Climate Change Awareness into Basic Education" prepared by the Ministry of National Education of the Republic of Türkiye, our university's Faculty of Agriculture Landscape Architecture Department faculty member, Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Coşkun Hepcan was featured with her contributions.

Workshop Report (Project No: 81639)

https://tegm.meb.gov.tr/meb_iys_dosyalar/2023_03/30111651_TAIEX_Calistay_Raporu.pdf