25 March 2026, Istanbul, Türkiye – The CIFAL Istanbul, UNITAR team visited the exhibition “On Water: An Istanbul in Every Drop”, hosted at the İSKİ Kuzguncuk Kültür Evi. The visit provided an opportunity to examine the multifaceted role of water across its cultural, ecological, and urban dimensions within the historical context of Istanbul.
Through diverse artistic interpretations, the exhibition reframes water not merely as a vital natural resource, but as a element shaping the continuity of life, the urban resilience of megacities, and the long-term sustainability of societies. By bringing together historical heritage, ecological perspectives, and artistic expression, the exhibition offers a narrative on how urban water management and cultural identity intersect over centuries.
At a time when the protection, sustainable management, and intergenerational transfer of water resources are becoming increasingly critical on a global scale, the visit reinforced CIFAL Istanbul’s commitment to advancing environmental awareness through a sustainability lens. Recognizing that environmental stewardship requires innovative educational methods, fostering water security awareness among younger generations through art and interactive workshop-based approaches stands out as a key priority for future initiatives and institutional activities.
During the visit, team members also held discussions regarding potential joint projects and inter-institutional collaborations. Bringing together public institutions, international organizations, and cultural spaces around shared sustainability objectives, the event highlighted that addressing urban water challenges and building ecological resilience can only be achieved through multi-stakeholder cooperation and collective responsibility.
12 March 2026, Istanbul, Türkiye – Organized in collaboration with Sustainability Academy, BAU IMPACT, CIFAL Istanbul, UNITAR, and Bahçeşehir University, “The Strategic Role of Sustainability Communication” panel was held at the BAU Galata Campus.
Moderated by Dr. Nilüfer Geysi, Coordinator at CIFAL Istanbul, UNITAR and Director of BAU IMPACT, the panel brought together key industry leaders: Murat Birsin, Sustainability Manager at Migros; Ceren Özay Uz, Director of Corporate Communication, Sustainability, and Social Responsibility at FLO Group; and Furkan Mutluol, Project and Business Development Director representing the Sustainability Academy.
During the event, speakers addressed critical global challenges, including climate change, environment and energy management, as well as equality, diversity, and inclusion. Drawing on their professional experiences and sectoral perspectives, the panelists highlighted the transformative power of sustainability communication in transparently conveying organizational strategies to broader audiences.
The discussions emphasized that effective, transparent, and impact-oriented communication plays a vital role in driving organizational transformation, strengthening stakeholder engagement, and raising public awareness. By effectively articulating sustainability goals, organizations can better navigate their sustainability journeys while fostering trust among their partners and society.
The panel concluded with an engaging Q&A session, allowing participants to interact directly with the speakers and further explore key insights. Bringing together academia, civil society, and the private sector around a shared vision, the event represented a significant step toward advancing sustainable practices and inspiring collective responsibility for a more resilient future.
