The Climate Change Summit, organized by CIFAL Istanbul, highlights the urgent need to address the climate crisis as a core sustainability challenge. With the world facing rising temperatures, biodiversity loss, and increasing natural disasters, the event underscores the interconnection between climate change and sustainable development.  Aligned with global frameworks such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG13 (Climate Action), the summit seeks to mobilize stakeholders from academia, policy, and civil society to explore innovative solutions. It provides a platform to foster dialogue, raise awareness, and promote actionable strategies for mitigating the impacts of climate change while advancing sustainability initiatives globally.