University Applications Accepted for COP31
Four of our university's side events/projects have been accepted within the scope of the 31st Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP31)—the supreme decision-making body of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)—which will be held in Antalya from November 9 to 20, 2026.
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No |
Accepted Application |
Lead |
Brief Summary |
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1 |
Climate Action Forum – The Road to 2035: From Climate to Competitive Advantage |
Prof. Dr. Cem Harun Meydan |
A multi-stakeholder forum addressing climate action through the dimensions of green industry, technology, entrepreneurship, education, and social engagement; aiming to bring together academia, the public sector, the private sector, civil society, and youth. |
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2 |
Development and Exhibition of Mycelium-Based Biomaterial Prototypes Using Parametrically Fabricated Molds |
Asst. Prof. Dr. Asst. Prof. Hüma Tülce Uman |
An exhibition/project presentation that develops low-environmental-impact biomaterial prototypes by combining mycelium with parametric design and digital fabrication techniques, aiming to raise awareness about sustainable materials. |
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3 |
Clean River, Clean Sea: Conservation through Art |
Asst. Prof. Nedim Kemer |
An initiative aiming to capture solid waste from rivers at the source and channel it into the recycling process, while raising awareness about the protection of seas, habitats, and natural resources through an artistic installation. |
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4 |
TRACE |
Assoc. Prof. Eda Arısoy |
An interdisciplinary art project addressing water resources, ecological fragility, and the human-nature relationship through photography, moving images, and sound; aiming to foster intellectual and environmental awareness regarding the climate crisis and the future of water. |