🌍 MSKÜ COP31 Workshop
Bringing Science, Sustainability and Climate Action Together
Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University (MSKÜ) organised the COP31 Workshop on 5 October 2026 at the Atatürk Cultural Centre (AKM), Hall D, Muğla, Türkiye, as part of its preparations for the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), hosted in Antalya.
Organised by the Sustainable Green Campus Coordination Office (SYKK), the workshop brought together academics, students, university representatives and stakeholders to exchange knowledge, present innovative ideas and explore opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing climate change and sustainability challenges.
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Download the MSKÜ COP31 Workshop Book of Abstracts (PDF)
🌍 About the Workshop
The workshop provided a platform for presenting and discussing research projects, practical solutions and emerging initiatives related to climate change mitigation, adaptation and sustainable development.
A central objective was to highlight the contributions of university-based research and student engagement to climate action, while strengthening collaboration across different academic disciplines.
The programme featured academic and student project presentations, covering a broad range of topics, including climate science, environmental sustainability, coastal and marine ecosystems, renewable energy, circular economy, sustainable tourism, digital technologies and climate-resilient communities.
The workshop also encouraged the active participation of students and student organisations, recognising their important role in developing innovative approaches to environmental challenges.
In addition to sharing scientific knowledge, the event aimed to identify promising projects and collaborative opportunities that could contribute to MSKÜ's participation in COP31 and support future national and international research partnerships.
🌍 Introducing MİDUG: An Interdisciplinary Platform for Climate Action
An important outcome of the workshop was the introduction of MİDUG, an interdisciplinary initiative developed to bring together MSKÜ's scientific expertise, sustainability activities and collaborative projects under a common framework.
MİDUG aims to strengthen cooperation between researchers, students, public institutions, local authorities and other stakeholders in developing science-based responses to climate change.
Its thematic areas encompass climate science and nature-based solutions, coastal and wetland governance, living laboratories and circular economy, sustainable tourism, policy and governance, and digital climate solutions.
Through this framework, MİDUG seeks to connect scientific research with practical applications and contribute to a more climate-resilient and sustainable future, particularly in Muğla and the wider Mediterranean region.
🌍 From the Workshop to COP31
The MSKÜ COP31 Workshop represented an important step in the University's preparations for COP31 Antalya.
By bringing together diverse academic perspectives, encouraging student participation and showcasing research initiatives, the workshop helped establish a collaborative foundation for the University's engagement in international climate discussions.
The projects and ideas presented during the workshop demonstrate MSKÜ's commitment to translating scientific knowledge into meaningful climate action, while strengthening the role of higher education institutions in addressing environmental and societal challenges.
🌍 Workshop Book of Abstracts
The MSKÜ COP31 Workshop Book of Abstracts brings together the research contributions and project proposals presented during the event. It provides an overview of the scientific themes, interdisciplinary approaches and innovative ideas discussed throughout the workshop.
The publication is available for researchers, students, policymakers and other interested stakeholders.
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Download the MSKÜ COP31 Workshop Book of Abstracts (PDF)