25.05.2022 - Effects of Energy Sector on Climate Change and Energy Transformation
Renewable energy systems are becoming much safer, much more affordable, and efficient every day. That is why there is a direct connection between renewable energy and sustainable development. Considering the effects of fossil fuel consumption on climate change, it is a necessity to transform the energy system through a secure action plan. The webinar “The Effects of the Energy Sector on Climate Change and the Energy Transition” is an online event organized by CIFAL Istanbul Youth Platform under CIFAL Istanbul, UNITAR, and Bahçeşehir University and in collaboration with BAU Energy Student Club, aiming to raise awareness and discuss new and emerging technologies at the youth level.
18.05.2022 - Multilateralism and the Role of Diplomacy for Peace
As countries face new and longstanding challenges of territorial disputes, globalization, international terrorism, and global issues; promoting the principles of multilateralism and international cooperation, which consist of the basis of the UN Charter and the 2030 Agenda is extremely essential. In this regard, the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace has been celebrated since April 24, 2019, to bring attention to the three pillars of the UN and ensure peace and security, development, and human rights. The webinar “Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace” is an online event organized by CIFAL Istanbul Youth Platform under CIFAL Istanbul, UNITAR, and Bahçeşehir University. The webinar aims to provide awareness on the role of diplomacy in peacekeeping with knowledge and expert experiences to help assess and respond to the tensions arising from the absence of multilateral diplomacy.
18.03.2022 - Women and Girls in the Science 101 (Webinar)
It is the responsibility of all individuals and humanity to actively support the empowerment of women in many areas of life. Girls and women equally deserve to be seen, heard and supported to reach their potential as men. It is of great importance to remove the borders that prevent girls and women from achieving their free will and dreams and establishing their lives freely under equal rights. The “Women and Girls in Science” webinar is an event organized by CIFAL Istanbul, UNITAR and the CIFAL Istanbul Youth Platform within the body of Bahçeşehir University, aiming to take action by raising awareness about the rights of women and girls to take part in technology and science. The event is a supportive action of the 5th and 10th Sustainable Development Goals, 'Gender Equality' and 'Reduced Inequalities', respectively, with the theme of sustainability.
28.02.2022 – Sustainable Development Goals 101
Adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development offers a common plan of action for peace, people, planet, prosperity and partnerships now and in the future. “SDG 101” course, organized by CIFAL Istanbul, UNITAR and CIFAL Istanbul Youth Platform within the body of Bahçeşehir University, provides an overview of SDGs and Agenda 2030, their aims and building a better future and a more sustainable world for all at the youth level. aimed to explain. In this course, Participants gain insight into what the SDGs are about and how they relate to one another to understand the outcomes of the SDGs. By understanding why the targets are beneficial for organizations that want to play a role in shaping a sustainable future, the participants saw how Turkey followed in achieving the 2030 targets.