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Participants at the Meetings for Solutions to Problems organised by the Sustainability Steps with UNDP support and hosted by the Impact Hub shared the works undertaken on sustainability, discussed that institutions get together to share experience and generate joint projects. The Meetings for Solutions to Problems brought together social entrepreneurs, civil society organisations, private and public sectors to hear inspiring works and good practices on Sustainable Development Goals, and exchange ideas and experience.
The first of the Meetings for Solutions to Problems to focus on a Sustainable Development Goal every month was held on May 15 International Climate Day with the participation of various stakeholders focusing on SDG 13: Climate Action. The first event of the series brought together all relevant parties focusing on what institutions did on Climate Action to date, and enabled participants to discuss developments and new opportunities. Aiming to bring together various institutions working for a sustainable future, the Meetings for Solutions to Problems will serve as a significant platform for cooperation.
Speakers at the meeting included Mr. Nuri Özbağdatlı, UNDP Turkey’s Portfolio Manager on Climate Action and Environment; Mr. Fatih Demiray, Arçelik’s Manager for Regulations and Compliance; Mr. Olcay Silahlı, Founder of Fazla Gıda; Mr. Barış Doğru, Editor-in-Chief of İklim Haber; and Ms. Özgül Erdemli Mutlu, Head of Department for Environmental Policies and International Relations of TEMA Foundation.
UNDP Turkey’s Communications Officer Faik Uyanık said: “Meetings for Solutions to Problems aim to bring together regularly and on various themes all the parties who seek solutions to problems, develop good practices and generate ideas on the way to achieving sustainable development in Turkey. These meetings offer an exemplary discussion and learning platform for 17 Global Goals including action on climate change, fighting poverty and inequalities, gender inequality, and promoting responsible consumption and production.”
Mr. Emrah Kurum, a founder of Sustainability Steps, expressed his happiness on initiating the Meetings for Solutions to Problems and said: “A long term objective of these meetings is to inform all participants of the inspiring work undertaken by institutions for Sustainable Development Goals as well as pioneer the creation of a platform which will promote communication among all parties. I am grateful to UNDP Turkey for valuable support and contribution to the event, and to Impact Hub for hosting the event. I truly wish that the Meetings for Solutions to Problems, which we have designed for all who are responsive to the environment and society, wish to work and generate projects on the issues, be productive and useful to all participants.”