TÜBA Members Attend the European Climate Conference in Warsaw
The European Climate Conference (ECC), organized by the Polish Academy of Sciences (PAN) and the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, took place in Warsaw, the capital of Poland, from May 15th to 17th, 2023. Representing TÜBA, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Emin Aydın (Executive Director of the TÜBA Environment, Biodiversity, and Climate Change Working Group), Prof. Dr. İsmail Koyuncu (TÜBA Full Member and Istanbul Technical University Rector), and Dr. Mürsel Doğrul (Turkish Young Academy Representative) attended the conference.
Prof. Dr. Aydın emphasized the significance of the ECC in comprehensively addressing climate change from various perspectives, stating, "Given the rapid depletion of natural resources worldwide, it is crucial to foster collaboration through practical and solution-oriented scientific studies, rapid information exchange, and a holistic, interdisciplinary approach." During the conference, the TÜBA delegation presented the book "G8-G20 Joint Statements from Science Academies to World Leaders" to Prof. Dr. Marek Konarzewski (President of the PAN) and Prof. Dr. Jerzy Duszyński (Former President of the PAN), as well as Prof. Dr. Gerald Hau (President of Leopoldina).
Prof. Dr. İsmail Koyuncu, a distinguished member of the TÜBA Working Group on Environment, Biodiversity, and Climate Change, made a significant contribution to the conference by leading a roundtable session titled "Regional Diversity in Climate Change: Policy and Business." With his expertise in infrastructure management, waste management, environmental engineering and technology, water supply, treatment, and pollution, Prof. Dr. Koyuncu provided valuable insights into various aspects of climate change. The session explored crucial topics such as sectoral shifts in the business world, agriculture and agricultural land use, industry and energy, water and ecosystems, infrastructure mobilization, as well as emerging risks stemming from climate change in Europe.
The conference served as a platform for leading experts from across Europe, representatives of national academies, and global scientific organizations to share the latest climate research findings and insights while exploring sectoral transformations and changes within a business context. Recognizing Europe's regional diversity, the ECC aimed to bridge the gap between interdisciplinary research and society, taking into account the regionally diverse approaches to climate change. Additionally, the conference organizers plan to publish a document containing scientific recommendations to enhance public understanding of climate change.
