Conservation and Sustainable Use of Oceans and Water Resources

Boğaziçi University organises and supports various activities to promote the conservation and sustainable use of oceans, seas, lakes, rivers and marine resources. The University carries out projects for the protection of aquatic ecosystems at both local and national levels.

Supported and Organised Activities:

1. Coastal Engineering Laboratory: It carries out various projects to develop engineering solutions for the sustainable management of coastal and coastal waters. This laboratory is at the forefront of research on sustainable maritime solutions.

• Boğaziçi University Coastal Engineering Laboratory

2. Act4Litter’ Research Project: This project, carried out in cooperation with WWF Turkey, focuses on sustainable water management in the coastlines of the Black Sea, Marmara, Aegean and Mediterranean regions of Turkey.

• Act4Litter Project

3. Salda Lake Research: Boğaziçi University collaborated with NASA in the project that analysed the microbial ecology of Salda Lake and submitted the data obtained to a qualified data bank to be used in Mars research.

• Lake Salda Research

4. Ergene River Research: Boğaziçi University contributed to an international study on pharmaceutical pollution in the Ergene River. This study revealed the effects of pharmaceutical compounds in the river on human health and the environment.

• Ergene River Research

Education and Awareness Activities:

• Open Lecture Series: Boğaziçi University aims to raise public awareness by organising open lectures on the protection and sustainable use of water resources. These lectures cover topics such as marine pollution, water management and sustainable tourism.
  • Open Lectures

Academic Contributions:

• Dr Akgün İlhan: Dr. İlhan, who works on sustainability at the University's Department of Tourism Management, organises trainings and radio programmes on water management, water crisis and climate change.
  • Water Crisis and Climate Change

Boğaziçi University makes significant contributions to the protection and sustainable use of water resources through research, education and awareness raising activities.

2024 Sustainability Report SDG-14 (Related Section)

Conservation and Sustainable Use of Oceans and Water Resources

Boğaziçi University organises and supports various activities to promote the conservation and sustainable use of oceans, seas, lakes, rivers and other water resources. The University conducts research projects, awareness campaigns and educational programmes for the protection of aquatic ecosystems at both local and national levels.

Supported and Organised Activities:

1. Coastal Engineering Laboratory:

Boğaziçi University Coastal Engineering Laboratory carries out projects that develop engineering solutions for the sustainable management of coastal and marine ecosystems. Studies on maritime and water resources make important contributions to coastal protection policies.

Click here to go toCoastal Engineering Laboratory web page:

https://coastal.bogazici.edu.tr/

2. Act4Litter Research Project:

Boğaziçi University, in collaboration with WWF Turkey, has carried out a comprehensive analysis of marine pollution along the Turkish coast by applying the methodology of the Act4Litter Project in the Mediterranean Region. The project provides important contributions to sustainable water management and combating marine litter in the coastlines of the Black Sea, Marmara, Aegean and Mediterranean regions.

Click here to read the report of the study:

https://wwftr.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/atkanaliziraporweb.pdf

3. Salda Lake Research:

Boğaziçi University took part in a scientific project that analysed the microbial ecology of Salda Lake and presented the data obtained to NASA's Mars research. This study is of great importance in terms of discovering microbial species that play an important role in microbial evolution and identifying microbial sensitivity zones that need to be protected.

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https://bogazicindebilim.bogazici.edu.tr/content/bogazicinin-yer-aldigi-salda-golu-arastirmasi-nasaya-nitelikli-veri-bankasi-sunacak

Conservation and Sustainable Use of Oceans and Water Resources

4. Ergene River Study:

The University has participated in an international environmental study examining pharmaceutical pollution in the Ergene River. This project is a comprehensive study assessing the impacts of chemical pollution in the river on human health and the environment.

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https://bogazicindebilim.bogazici.edu.tr/content/bogazici-universitesinin-de-katki-sagladigi-dunya-capinda-arastirma-gosterdi-ergene-dunyanin

Training and Awareness Events:

Open Lecture Series:

Boğaziçi University organises public lectures on the protection and sustainable use of water resources. These courses, which cover topics such asmarine pollution, water management and sustainable tourism, aim to raise environmental awareness and increase community involvement.

Click here to visit the open lecture series:

https://buplus.bogazici.edu.tr/etkinlik-turu/acik-ders

Academic Contributions:

Dr. Akgün İlhan, who works on sustainability at Boğaziçi University Department of Tourism Management, organises trainings, seminars and radio programmes on water management, water crisis and climate change. These activities support the dissemination of academic knowledge on the protection of water resources to the society.

Click here to read the related news:

https://bogazicindebilim.bogazici.edu.tr/content/su-fakiri-bir-ulke-olma-riskiyle-karsi-karsiyayiz