Atatürk University’s Carbon Neutrality Goal and Sustainability Initiatives
Atatürk University aims to achieve a 50% reduction in building-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Scope 1 and Scope 2) by 2030, and to reach net zero emissions across all scopes (Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3) by 2050, in line with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and Türkiye’s 2053 national…
Collaboration with NGOs on Climate Adaptation
Atatürk University collaborates actively and continuously with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to design, deliver, and scale climate adaptation education, practice, and community programmes in Erzurum and the broader Eastern Anatolia region. This cooperation is institutionally coordinated through the Climate Change Coordination Office (İklim Değişikliği Koordinatörlüğü), which provides a governance backbone (coordination…
Informing & Supporting Local/Regional Government in Climate-Change-Related Disaster/Risk Early Warning & Monitoring
Atatürk University acts as a regional knowledge-hub and institutional partner in early-warning, risk-monitoring and disaster-adaptation systems for climate-related hazards, working hand in hand with local government authorities, municipal agencies, regional meteorology services and civil-society stakeholders. Its contributions include educational support, data/technical consultancy, collaborative risk monitoring infrastructure, and direct coordination for…
Co-operative Planning for Climate-Related Disasters, with Government Partners
Atatürk University participates in structured, government-led planning and preparedness for climate-related disasters and cascading risks (e.g., extreme cold/snow events, floods, landslides, heatwaves, and major earthquakes whose impacts are intensified by climate change). The University’s role combines formal protocols with public authorities, regional climate-action planning, joint training and field exercises, and…
Local Education & Campaigns on Climate Change
1) Institutional governance & scope Atatürk University runs climate-focused community education through multiple, formal units and channels that reach schools, municipalities, civil society, and local residents in Erzurum and surrounding districts: Environmental Problems Application & Research Center organizes sustainability workshops/series, public days (e.g., World Environment Day) and outreach programmes linked…
Low Carbon Energy Usage Measurement
Atatürk University has established institutional systems for monitoring energy consumption, conducting carbon footprint analyses, and tracking energy efficiency measures, thereby enabling the measurement of low-carbon energy usage across its campuses. While specific published numbers of renewable or low carbon energy use may be less accessible, the University has committed to…
Atatürk Üniversitesi, 2039’a Kadar Karbon Nötr Olma Taahhüdünde Bulundu
Atatürk Üniversitesi, çevre dostu uygulamaları ve sürdürülebilirlik hedefleri doğrultusunda, 2039 yılına kadar karbon nötr olma taahhüdünde bulunduğunu açıkladı. Bu önemli karar, üniversitenin çevre koruma konusundaki kararlılığını ve çevresel etkilerini azaltma konusundaki sorumluluğunu bir kez daha ortaya koyuyor. Üniversite yönetimi, bu taahhüdü gerçekleştirirken, çeşitli stratejiler geliştirecek ve uygulayacaktır. İlk olarak, enerji…
Atatürk Üniversitesi, Hükümet ile İşbirliği Yaparak İklim Değişikliği Felaketlerine Yönelik Planlamaya Katılıyor
Atatürk Üniversitesi, iklim değişikliğinin yol açtığı felaketlere karşı ulusal ve uluslararası düzeyde işbirlikli planlama çalışmalarına katılmak için hükümetle birlikte hareket ediyor. Üniversite, özellikle iklim değişikliği nedeniyle yerinden edilme gibi kritik sorunlara yönelik çözüm önerileri geliştirmek amacıyla çeşitli araştırmalar yürütmekte ve bu süreçte devlet kurumları ve uluslararası kuruluşlarla işbirliği yapmaktadır. İklim…