THE University Impact Forum
Dr. Hazar Dördüncü represented our university at THE University Impact Forum in Baku, focusing on climate action and universities’ shared responsibilities with stakeholders ahead of COP29.
International Office Director Dr. Hazar Dördüncü represented İstanbul Nişantaşı University at the THE University Impact Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan. Organised jointly by Sumgayit State University and Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University, this important event ahead of Azerbaijan’s COP29 in November brought together a broad range of participants to examine how climate change affects every individual’s life.
The forum united civil society organisations, international university representatives, domestic and foreign politicians, and industry representatives to develop a shared understanding of combating climate change. Panels held under United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 13, “Climate Action,” presented accelerated climate action objectives to delegates.
Representing our university, Dr. Hazar Dördüncü highlighted the responsibilities of universities and other stakeholders in addressing climate change. The forum served as an important preparatory stage for climate action ahead of COP29 in November.
