WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6

9.30 - 10.00 Opening Plenary
Prof. Dr. Semra Atabay – Yıldız Technical University
Taner Yıldız - Minister of Energy and Natural Resources 
Prof. Dr. İsmail Yüksek -Rector of Yıldız Technical University

10.00 - 10.30 Keynote Speaker
Prof. Dr. Jürgen Kropp - Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research Global Climate Change: what’s ahead and is it feasible to reverse it. 

11.00 – 12.00 SESSION 1: GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT

Moderator: Necdet Pamir, Middle East Technical University
Prof. Dr. Murat Türkeş, Middle East Technical University
Global Climate Change and Its Impacts on Turkey: Model Projections and Recommendations for the Near Future 
Prof. Dr. H. Nüzhet Dalfes, Prof. Dr. Ö.L. Şen, B. Önol, U.U. Turunçoğlu, Res. Asst. D. Bozkurt, Istanbul Technical University 
Climate Change Projections for Turkey: Results from Global Models and Dynamical Downscaling 
Prof. Dr. Barbaros Gönençgil, Istanbul University
Regional Impacts of the Climate Change and Awareness Studies on Adaptation to Climate Chance in Turkey 
Assist. Prof. Dr. M. Nisa Mencet Yelboğa, Mediterranean University 
Agriculture and Environment Relationship with Special Attention to Global Climate Change 
Discussion  

12.30 – 13.30 Lunch

13.30 – 14.15 SESSION 2: ECO-POLICIES AND DIPLOMACY

Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yiğit Evren, Yıldız Technical University

Prof. Dr. Erhun Kula, Bahçeşehir University

Is Kyoto Protocol Useless?  

Prof. Dr. Firuz Demir Yaşamış, American University in the Emirates  

A New Concept and Concern for National and Global Security: Environment and Ecology

Necdet Pamir, Middle East Technical University

Eco-political and Ecological Dimensions of Turkey’s Energy Policy  

Discussion  

14:15 -15:00 SESSION 3: CIVIL SOCIETY, BUSINESSES AND GOVERNMENTS

Moderator: Prof.Dr.Erhun Kula, Bahçeşehir University

Mehrdad Borna, Limkokwing University  

How Micro Climate Have an Impact on Social Interaction and Human Health ?  

Dr. Jenny Fairbrass, University of East Anglia

Natural Allies or strange Bedfellows? The emerging Relations between Business, Civil Society, and Government in response to the Challenge of
Climate Change  

Dr. Zeynep Kaçmaz, University of Bradford

Perception of Environmental Issues among Turkish Firms

Discussion


15:00 – 16:00 SESSION 4: CLIMATIC CHANGES IN THE PAST AND TODAY  

Moderator: Prof. Dr. Betül Şengezer, Yıldız Technical University  

Assist. Prof. Dr. Can Gündem, Batman University

Some Climatic Changes in the Prehistoric Periods and their Impacts to Human Life  

Prof. Dr. M. Doğan Kantarcı, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Avcı, Istanbul University

The Ecological and Entomological Changes in the Forests of Turkey in the Warming Period  

Prof. Dr. M. Doğan Kantarcı, Istanbul University  

Ecological Evaluations of the Meteorological Data in Central Anatolia of Turkey in the Warming Period  

Dr. Christian Richter, University of Bedfordshire – Dr. Mario Cunha, Uni. do Porto  

A Time-Frequency Analysis on the Impact of Climate Variability on Semi- Natural Mountain Meadows  

Discussion  

16:00 – 16:30 SESSION 5: CLIMATE CHANGE

Moderator: Prof. Dr. Firuz Demir Yaşamış, American University in the Emirates

Orhan Bursali - Science and Technology

Global Climate Change in Media  

Prof. Dr. Tuncay Neyişci, Mediterranean University The Ecology of Urban Transformation

Discussion

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7

9:30 – 10:30 SESSION 6: PLANNING POLICIES

Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Asuman Türkün, Yıldız Technical University

Gökçen Şahin, Esra Yazıcı Gökmen, TEMA Foundation

Integration of Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Policies in Land Use Planning and Environmental Impact Assessment  

Dr. Çağdaş Kuşçu Şimşek, Prof. Dr. Betül Şengezer - Yıldız Technical University

Effects of Urbanized Areas on Urban Climate in Istanbul Metropolitan Area

Prof. Dr. Zekiye Yenen, Dr. Cenk Hamamcıoğlu - Yıldız Technical University

Evolution of Hierarchy of Settlements in Water-Basin Scale Towards Climate Change

Prof. Dr. Sahar Attia, University of Cairo Informal Urbanism – UNHabitat  

Discussion

10:30 – 11:00 SESSION 7: ENERGY TRANSITION

Moderator: Prof. Dr. Güleda Engin, Yıldız Technical University  

Prof. Dr. Dietwald Gruehn, Dortmund University of Technology  

Master Plan ‘Energy Transition 2025’ – A New Approach in the City of Dortmund  

Prof. Dr. Horst Höfler, Siegen University  

The reaching of the Plus Energy Standard in the Building Sector is one of the Important Presupposition for Mastering the Climate Change: Alternative
Strategies for reaching the Plus Energy Standard for Buildings in Germany and Switzerland

11:00 – 12:00 SESSION 8: WATER MANAGEMENT

Moderator: Prof. Dr. Dietwald Gruehn, Dortmund University of Technology
Prof. Dr. Ayşegül Pala, Dokuz Eylül University  

Studies the Effect of Climate Changes on Water Resources Potential in Turkey  

Prof. Dr. Güleda Engin, Yıldız Technical University
Climate Induced Changes on Water Resources  

Prof. Dr. Remzi Karagüzel, Istanbul Technical University

Importance of Ground Water Protection Considering Climate Change  

Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Turoğlu, Istanbul University

Possible Effects of Climate Change on Water Management in Istanbul

Discussion  

12.00 – 14:00 Lunch  

14:00 – 15:00 SESSION 9: RESEARCH BY YILDIZ TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

Moderator: Dr. Darwin E. Fox, Siegen University  

Prof. Dr. Olcay Kıncay, Dr. Özgen Açıkgöz, Yıldız Technical University
Experimental Investigation of a Renewable Energy Source Assisted

Heating and Cooling System at Yıldız Renewable Energy House  

Prof. Dr. Hasan Heperkan, Yıldız Technical University
Efficient Use of Energy in the Industry


Dr. Mustafa Kemal Sevindir, Alisan Gönül, Yıldız Technical University
The Recent Developments of Refrigerants, A Review  

Sabit Tunçel
Effects of industrial Disposals on Global Climate Change


Discussion  

15:00 – 16:00 SESSION 10: RESEARCH BY SIEGEN UNIVERISTY

Moderator: Prof. Dr. Horst Höfler, Siegen University  

Prof. Dr. Richard Herrmann, Dr. Verana Herrmann, Siegen University

Geothermics-efficient Use for of the cooling of Buildings - Reduction of the CO2 Footprint


Prof. Dr. Helge Bormann, Siegen University

How to make Water Management Climate Proof: from hydrological Impact Analysis to the Development of Adaptation Options  

Dr. Darwin E. Fox, Siegen University Geoenvironmental Variabilities with Effects on the Safety of Infrastructure  

Prof. Dr. Jürgen Jensen, Ugur Öztürk and Thomas Wahl, Siegen University,
Comparing Storm Surge Risks of Mega Cities - The Examples of Hamburg and Istanbul

Discussion  

* English - Turkish translation will be provided.


Honorary Member:

Prof. Dr. İsmail Yüksek - Rector of Yıldız Technical University  

Organizing committee:

Prof. Dr. Semra Atabay - (Chair ) - Yıldız Technical University
Prof. Dr. Richard Herrmann -Siegen University
Prof. Dr. Olcay Kıncay -Yıldız Technical University
Prof. Dr. Tamer Yılmaz -Yıldız Technical University
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Haluk Görgün -Yıldız Technical University
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayşegül Özbakır - Yıldız Technical University
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tuba İnal Çekiç – Yıldız Technical University
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zehra Yumurtacı - Yıldız Technical University
Dr. Zeynep Kaçmaz - University of Bradford



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TMMOB Chamber of Mechanical Engineers - Istanbul Branch
TMMOB Chamber of Forestry Engineers - Istanbul Branch
TMMOB Chamber of Geological Engineers- Istanbul Branch
TMMOB Chamber of Geophysical Engineers - Istanbul Branch
TMMOB Chamber of Meteorological Engineers - Istanbul Branch
TMMOB Chamber of Mining Engineers - Istanbul Branch
TMMOB Chamber of Environmental Engineers - Istanbul Branch

Secretariat:
Dr. Esin Ö. Aktuğlu Aktan - Yıldız Technical University
Res. Assist. Aslı Altanlar - Yıldız Technical University
Metin Karasu -Yıldız Technical University
Canan Koca -Yıldız Technical University  

Scientific committee:
Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Cengiz - Yıldız Technical University
Prof. Dr. Güleda Engin - Yıldız Technical University
Prof. Dr. Horst Höfler - Siegen University
Prof. Dr. Remzi Karagüzel -Istanbul Technical University
Prof. Dr. Ruşen Keleş –Ankara University
Prof. Dr. Erhun Kula – Bahçeşehir University
Prof. Dr. Theodoros Panagopoulos – University of Pireus
Prof. Dr. Galip Temir - Yıldız Technical University
Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Turoğlu –Istanbul University
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Petek Ayda Ustaömer - Yıldız Technical University
Prof. Dr. Firuz Demir Yaşamış – American University in Dubai
Prof. Dr. Mahir Vardar- Istanbul Technical University {jcomments on}