Second ÇEVKO Foundation Interview of 2023 - "Do's" and "Don'ts" Regarding the Climate Crisis

02 May 2023

The Second ÇEVKO Foundation Interview of 2023 Was Held

THE "DO'S" AND "DON'T'S" REGARDING THE CLIMATE CRISIS

ÇEVKO Foundation Talks continue in 2023. The second of this year's talks, prepared by the ÇEVKO Foundation Climate Change and Sustainability Working Group, in cooperation with the Global Warming Congress Committee, was held under the title "Climate Change, Green Deal and Latest Developments in Sustainability". The conversation was moderated by Celal Toprak, Chairman of the Global Warming Congress Committee, and with the participation of ÇEVKO Foundation Secretary General Mete İmer; P&G Turkey, Caucasus and Central Asia Corporate Communications and Media Director Nesli Kılıçal, Bursa Uludağ University Environmental Engineering Department Faculty Member - Sustainable Campus Coordinator Prof. Dr. Güray Salihoğlu, Bursa Uludağ University Climate Ambassador and Sustainable Campus Student Community Member Simge Çağlar attended as speakers.

ÇEVKO Foundation addresses the issue of climate crisis in all its aspects with ÇEVKO Foundation Conversations. ÇEVKO Foundation Secretary General Mete İmer hosted the conversation held on the Zoom platform. Speakers: Nesli Kılıçal, Prof. Dr. Güray Salihoğlu and Simge Çağlar.

10 Points That Political Parties Must Take into Consideration from Mete İmer, Secretary General of ÇEVKO Foundation

Mete İmer shared the 10-item proposal package they developed to combat the climate crisis within the scope of the "Environmental Policy Proposal on the 100th Anniversary of the Republic". These included: updating the national contribution declaration, enacting the Climate Law, establishing an Emission Trading System, phasing out coal use, increasing carbon sinks, energy efficiency and renewable energy investments, emission reduction in transportation and agriculture, preparing adaptation plans, providing financial resources and launching awareness campaigns in society. He also called for waste management and the revival of the "Extended Producer Responsibility" model.

Participation of Universities and Young People in ÇEVKO Foundation Talks is Very Important

İmer emphasized the importance of the participation of young people and universities in the process: "A society without industry is not possible, but our young people, as conscious individuals, should warn industrial organizations about the environment. If demands change, the industry will have to comply with it."

P&G Türkiye, Caucasus and Central Asia Corporate Communications and Media Director Nesli Kılıçal: “We Develop Products with NASA”

Kılıçal talked about his efforts to save energy and water. He talked about the projects of Fairy, Ariel and Alo brands to change consumer habits. He also announced that, in cooperation with NASA, they developed the environmentally friendly detergent "Tide Infinity", which can be used in space and allows washing with little water and in cold water.

Bursa Uludağ University Environmental Engineering Department Lecturer - Sustainable Campus Coordinator Prof. Dr. Güray Salihoğlu: “Can We Leave a Sustainable Future to Children?”

Prof. Dr. Güray Salihoğlu drew attention to what should not be done in the climate crisis: "As the resources offered by the planet decrease, our demand increases. Net zero targets are set, but there is a large gap between emissions and sinks. Turkey has 564 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions. Individual carbon footprint is also increasing. For net zero, just planting trees is not enough, we should aim for balance, not growth."

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