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Organized by UNDP Turkey in search of a common language in fighting the climate crisis to encompass various segments of the society, particularly including the youth, in climate action, the Conversations in Climate-ish started on Tuesday, 24 September hosted by UNDP Turkey Goodwill Ambassador Mert Fırat.

Focusing on the experience of various social segments and vocational groups facing the climate crisis, and prioritising the search for joint solutions, the meeting’s featured speakers were Dr. Akgün İlhan, researcher from Mercator Istanbul Policy Center; Fatih Özkadı, Director of Sustainability and Official Relations from Arçelik; and Hatice Dinç Sarısoy of the Nature Conservation Centre.