Istanbul Medeniyet University Psychology Club Social Responsibility team organized an event called “Climate Crisis and Entrepreneurship Competencies #EntreComp” on May 27, 2022.
The event, the speakers of which were Elif AKSU, the EU-Turkey Climate Ambassador, and Şeyda Rümeysa ŞAHBAZ, the EU-Turkey Climate Ambassador & Entrepreneurship Skills Disseminator Trainer, aimed at raising awareness about the climate crisis and enhancing participants’ entrepreneurial skills.
During the event, AKSU provided participants with detailed information about the impacts of the climate crisis and proposed solutions. She emphasized that climate change has negative effects on a global scale, harming ecosystems, biodiversity, agriculture, water resources, and human health. Additionally, she highlighted that the climate crisis leads to significant social and economic consequences.
In the second part of the event, ŞAHBAZ shared information about the strategies to combat the climate crisis. She emphasized the importance of international agreements such as the Green Deal and the Paris Climate Agreement, considering them as comprehensive plans that encompass the European Union’s climate policies and sustainability goals. ŞAHBAZ then focused on the role of entrepreneurship in addressing the climate crisis. She emphasized that the climate crisis brings many opportunities and entrepreneurs can develop sustainable solutions by utilizing these opportunities. Finally, she shared examples and strategies on how entrepreneurial skills can be utilized in the fight against the climate crisis.
At the end of the event, an evaluation meeting was held between the participants and the speakers. The participants shared the knowledge and experiences they gained during the event and identified the areas where they should improve themselves.