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CIFAL Istanbul - Climate Change Summit: The Climate Crisis as a Sustainability Issue

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Deadline
Type
Conference
Location
Web-based
Date
Duration
4 Hours
Programme Area
Decentralize Cooperation Programme
Price
$0.00
Event Focal Point Email
cisil.sohodol@eas.bau.edu.tr
Partnership
CIFAL Istanbul
Bahçeşehir University
Bahçeşehir University
Young Researchers and Innovation Club

Background

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.

Content and Structure

The "Climate Change Summit: The Climate Crisis as a Sustainability Issue" features keynote speeches, panel discussions, and case studies to explore climate challenges and solutions. The event includes interactive workshops, networking opportunities, and action planning sessions, fostering collaboration and practical strategies for addressing climate change and advancing sustainability.

Methodology

The methodology of the "Climate Change Summit: The Climate Crisis as a Sustainability Issue" includes expert presentations and panel discussions to explore climate challenges and solutions followed by participants' questions.

Targeted Audience

Students, academics