Youth in Action: The Power of Participation from Local to Global

Youth in Action: The Power of Participation from Local to Global https://youtu.be/hI292SGO2ts?si=MN8g8-g7dx4T49Yl Speakers: Gaye Tuğrulöz & Doğukan Tokçin In this episode, we are joined by Doğukan Tokçin, a young urban planner and volunteer in the CLocalization project. As both a volunteer trainer and a youth representative, Doğukan plays an active role at the heart […]
What Are Young Women Saying? The Importance of Participation in the Climate Crisis | Gaye Tuğrulöz & Ela Ilgaz Tuna

What Are Young Women Saying? The Importance of Participation in the Climate Crisis https://youtu.be/2HfWbvpgtBA?si=C8PxkkcKAQW5jXv6 Speakers: Gaye Tuğrulöz & Ela Ilgaz Tuna In this episode, we are joined by Ela Ilgaz Tuna, an environmental engineering student and volunteer in the CLocalization project. We discuss how women and young people are affected differently by the climate […]
The Climate Crisis, Food Security, and the Edge of Cultural Loss | Oğuz Ergen & Dr. Pınar Nacak

The Climate Crisis, Food Security, and the Edge of Cultural Loss https://youtu.be/f2H_NNhWrCY?si=fxf6u6Z07QqvypCL Speakers: Oğuz Ergen & Dr. Pınar Nacak In this episode, we explore the multifaceted impacts of climate change on agri-food systems with agricultural economist Dr. Pınar Nacak. Dr. Nacak illustrates how climate change affects not only yield and production, but also consumer […]
Climate Justice: Children and Refugees

Climate Justice: Children and Refugees https://youtu.be/PEfK70rvazE?si=ZqzgLF_kU_mgcMgL Speakers: Samet Doğan Karataş, İlkim Derin Ören & Ferhat Pamuk In this episode, we hear from two representatives of the horizontal adaptation groups within the CLocalization project. İlkim Derin Ören, a 14-year-old child climate activist, shares her six years of experience working under the Social Climate Association. She […]
Climate Crisis and Public Health: Leaving No One Behind | Pelin Tekir & Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Feyza Dereli

Climate Crisis and Public Health: Leaving No One Behind https://youtu.be/qmKOdN9Wbd0?si=gwZq8996ioPJtaO- Guest: Feyza Dereli – Izmir Katip Çelebi University In this episode of our CLocalization videocast, we welcome public health academic and nurse Feyza Dereli. She explores the intersection between the climate crisis and public health through the “One Health” perspective—emphasizing the interconnectedness of environmental, […]
Transformation from the Local Level: Municipalities and Participatory Adaptation Processes | Gaye Tuğrulöz & Bülent Köstem

Transformation from the Local Level: Municipalities and Participatory Adaptation Processes https://youtu.be/Ox2u3qjnxDw?si=ZTmnaQxuwvg8WW9I Speakers: Gaye Tuğrulöz (Social Climate Association) & Bülent Köstem (Konak Municipality – Director of Research and Development) This first episode sets the stage for the CLocalization podcast series. Throughout this series, you’ll hear from local government representatives, civil society leaders, youth, women, refugees, […]
False Climate Solutions and Just Transition: How Prepared Are We Really? | Oğuz Ergen & Taylan Kurt

🎙False Climate Solutions and Just Transition: How Prepared Are We Really? https://youtu.be/QcvHPlcLxqs?si=dG_22Q_w9FMJSsW- Guest Speaker: Taylan Kurt – SEFIA (Sustainable Economy and Finance Research Association) In this episode of the CLocalization project’s expert interview series, we welcome Taylan Kurt from SEFIA. Taylan critically examines the concept of “transition energy,” often presented as a stepping stone […]
Change Begins Locally: Climate Adaptation Policies for Municipalities, Women, and Youth

🎙️ Change Begins Locally: Climate Adaptation Policies for Municipalities, Women, and Youth https://youtu.be/RfXFW9FHx-8 Speakers: Gaye Tuğrulöz & Nilüfer Çınarlı Mutlu In this episode, we are joined by Architect Nilüfer Çınarlı Mutlu, Mayor of Konak Municipality. Mayor Mutlu discusses the local impacts of the climate crisis and how municipalities can develop more strategic and inclusive […]
The Power of the Local in Climate Adaptation: A Perspective from ICLEI

🎙The Power of the Local in Climate Adaptation: A Perspective from ICLEI https://youtu.be/JuCAnvUSJuA?si=-GhcUxASsMAOTCB- Guest: Nida Bilgen – ICLEI (Local Governments for Sustainability) In this episode of the CLocalization expert talk series, we welcome Nida Bilgen from ICLEI World Secretariat. Drawing from her background in architecture and urban studies, Nida shares insights into how cities […]
Legal Responsibilities and Volunteering in Local Governments | Merve Karaca & Mehmet Mustafa Tıraş

🎙️Legal Responsibilities and Volunteering in Local Governments https://youtu.be/86lmYpWOd1U?si=lAwgWkvZiXAG5Wkv Speaker: Mehmet Mustafa Tıraş In this episode, we speak with Mehmet Mustafa Tıraş, a volunteer at the Social Climate Association and a lawyer registered with the İzmir Bar Association, about the legal framework of local governments’ climate responsibilities and the role of volunteers in this process. […]