Hitit University's 21 Projects Prepared for COP31 Have Been Approved

Out of 21 project proposals submitted by Hitit University to the Council of Higher Education for COP31, which will be hosted by Turkey, 21 have been accepted.

The Conference Process to be Held in Antalya

The contributions of higher education institutions were determined for the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, to be hosted by Turkey in Antalya.

With the completion of the evaluation process carried out by YÖK, the studies prepared by the universities became clear and the approval phase was completed.

Coordination and Application Studies

Hitit University's COP31 application process was carried out under the joint coordination of the Sustainability Office, the Project Coordination and Steering Office, and the International Office.

The research, project outputs, and event ideas of academics and students throughout the university were compiled in accordance with the themes determined by YÖK.

Scope of the Accepted Projects

The 21 studies approved by YÖK cover areas such as circular economy, renewable energy, green hydrogen, and eco-friendly material technologies.

Additionally, projects on the recycling of waste, conservation of water resources, and climate-resilient built environments are also included.

Technology and Social Fields

Among the accepted projects are the adaptation of health systems to climate change, artificial intelligence, digital technologies, and climate literacy.

Youth participation, critical raw materials, and international cooperation topics were also among the focal points of the prepared studies.