Efekan Erdal Yılmaz is a senior Political Science and International Relations student completing a Minor in Economics at Bahçeşehir University. He currently works as a Student Assistant at CIFAL Istanbul. Previously, Erdal gained diverse practical experience across both the public sector and civil society, serving as an intern at the Istanbul Revenue Office and the Habitat Association. Expanding his international perspective, he has participated in several Erasmus+ youth exchanges. Additionally, he has been actively engaged in various social initiatives focusing on youth empowerment and media literacy. His academic interests include environmental policy, energy politics, climate change, and sustainability.