Karadeniz Technical University (KTU) collaborates with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) on climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction. Joint projects are carried out with local and national NGOs active in the fields of environment, climate, and disaster management. Seminars, workshops, and public awareness programs are also organized. These collaborations contribute to the development of adaptation strategies, risk reduction measures, and community-based solutions to address the impacts of climate change at the regional level.
A protocol signed between the KTU Landslide Research Center and the Trabzon Provincial Disaster and Emergency Directorate aims to strengthen research, training, and awareness activities on natural disasters. The protocol includes joint activities for disaster risk reduction, development of early warning systems, and public awareness. (Protocol document (PDF))
On November 11, 2024, at 11:00, within the scope of the “Breath for the Future” Campaign, the “Sapling Today, Breath Tomorrow” event was organized at the Akçaabat Şinik OIZ area. The event was attended by Trabzon Governor Aziz Yıldırım, Dean of the Faculty of Forestry Prof. Dr. Ömer Kara, Head of the Department of Forestry Engineering Prof. Dr. Turgay Dindaroğlu, Trabzon Regional Director of Forestry Emin Yılmaz, regional forestry personnel, faculty members, and students. (News link)
On June 5, World Environment Day, a tree planting event was held in cooperation with the KTU Department of Landscape Architecture and the Chamber of Landscape Architects Trabzon Branch in the backyard of the Department of Landscape Architecture. (News link)
On June 5, World Environment Day, the KTU Health Management Student Club organized a waste-cleaning activity at Trabzon Fatih Ayasofya Coast to emphasize environmental health and raise awareness about waste management. (News link)
Within the scope of the “Conscious Society Against Global Warming Project” organized by Anader, Dean of the Faculty of Forestry Prof. Dr. Ali Temiz and Head of the Department of Forestry Engineering Prof. Dr. Ömer Kara delivered training on global warming. (News link)
On March 8, International Women’s Day, KTU, Ortahisar Municipality, and the Ortahisar City Council Women’s Assembly jointly organized the Mimosa Memorial Forest Sapling Planting Event. (News link)
Organized by the Center for Environmental Problems Research and the Climate Change and Environment Club, this event brought together teachers and students from Akçaabat Ahmet Ağanoğlu Primary School at the KTU Kanuni Campus. The program included awareness activities, a field trip, and a visit to the Wildlife Museum. The event, supported by environmental staff and student club members, also featured a sapling planting activity. (News link)
The KTU Young TEMA Club, operating under the TEMA Foundation, carries out significant activities on climate change adaptation, conservation of natural resources, and raising environmental awareness. The club contributes to developing environmental sensitivity among students and the local community through sapling planting, erosion control campaigns, recycling and zero-waste initiatives, environmental education, and social responsibility projects. (Instagram page)
