Hitit University Launches Green Transition Webinar Series on the Road to COP31
Hitit University Sustainability Office is organizing a webinar series titled “From Materials to Cities, From Nature to Economy: Green Transition” as part of its COP31 preparations. Held between 19 and 27 October 2026, the series will address the environmental, economic, technological, and urban dimensions of sustainability and the green transition through contributions from academics across disciplines.
Addressing climate change, improving resource efficiency and advancing the transition toward a circular economy require transformation across multiple scales, from production systems and material use to urban development and the built environment. In this context, the webinar series explores different dimensions of the green transition and discusses pathways to a more sustainable future from an interdisciplinary perspective.
The five-session programme will cover a broad range of topics, including zero waste, circular economy, resource efficiency, bio-based materials, sustainable production, climate-resilient cities, environmental policies and circular transformation in the built environment.
Webinar Programme
19 October 2026, Monday | 13:30
Prof. Dr. Dursun Ali Köse
Zero Waste, Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency21 October 2026, Wednesday | 13:30
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Filiz Boran
From Waste to Value-Added Materials: Bio-Based Materials and Sustainable Production22 October 2026, Thursday | 13:30
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özgür Özdilli & Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sertaç Samed Seyitoğlu
Sustainable Industry for Climate-Resilient Cities26 October 2026, Monday | 13:30
Prof. Dr. Hakan Reyhan
Urbanization, Environmental Policies and Quality of Life27 October 2026, Tuesday | 13:30
Dr. Hafize Büşra Bostancı
A Multi-Scale Circular Transformation in the Built Environment
Through this webinar series, Hitit University Sustainability Office aims to strengthen awareness of climate change and sustainable development, encourage interdisciplinary exchange, and contribute to discussions on the pathways and implementation mechanisms of the green transition ahead of COP31.
All sessions will be held online via Zoom and participation is free of charge. The webinars are open to academics, students, representatives from the public and private sectors, and anyone interested in sustainability and green transition. Registration and access details are available through the QR codes provided on the event poster.
