At Karadeniz Technical University (KTU), training and awareness programs related to climate change risks, impacts, adaptation, and early warning systems are actively implemented. In this context, the Earthquake and Structural Health Research Center and the Landslide Research Center play a key role, particularly in disaster risk reduction and in managing the environmental impacts of climate change.
The Earthquake and Structural Health Research Center provides scientific and technical training on strengthening building resilience, earthquake preparedness, and post-disaster recovery processes, thereby raising public awareness of the adverse impacts of extreme weather events and ground movements triggered by climate change. The Landslide Research Center, on the other hand, investigates landslide risks caused by factors such as heavy rainfall and soil saturation associated with climate change, while organizing training sessions and information meetings for local communities and public institutions. Through its work on early warning systems and risk reduction methods, the center contributes to enhancing regional disaster resilience.
These activities demonstrate that KTU not only produces academic knowledge but also undertakes the mission of raising public awareness and developing local capacity.
On the anniversary of the February 6 earthquakes, the panel and exhibition titled “February 6: What Have We Learned?” was held as a joint event of the Environmental Problems Research Center, Landslide Research Center, Earthquake and Structural Health Research Center, TMMOB Provincial Coordination Board, and the Department of City and Regional Planning, Faculty of Architecture. The event took place at the KTU Prof. Dr. Osman Turan Culture and Congress Center with the participation of Trabzon Governor Aziz Yıldırım, Trabzon Provincial Police Chief Murat Esertürk, Ortahisar District Governor Gürkan Demirkale, academics, students, and press members. (News link)
Held at the KTU Prof. Dr. Osman Turan Culture and Congress Center, this panel was jointly organized by the Earthquake and Structural Health Research Center, Landslide Research Center, and Environmental Problems Research Center, bringing together numerous experts. (News link)
Training on Disaster and Emergency Management was provided to the staff of the Faculty of Dentistry. The training covered basic fire safety, practical use of fire extinguishers and hoses, emergency exits and signage, non-structural risk reduction, disaster and emergency triage, emergency teams, and earthquake and emergency plans. Following the training, a red code alarm was given, and a building evacuation exercise was carried out, followed by practical fire extinguisher use for fire intervention. (News link)
On March 20, 2024, at 15:00, the Trabzon Provincial Disaster and Emergency Directorate delivered “Disaster Awareness Training” at the Ayşe Saime Murtezaoğlu Conference Hall. (News link)
Within the scope of Disaster Awareness Trainings carried out by the Landslide Research Center, an educational activity was held at Yalıncak Primary School. (News link)
