December 11 International Mountain Day for a Sustainable Future: Mount Erciyes
As of the 2024-2025 academic year, the main vision of our institution is to spread sustainability education and practices, to raise more conscious, sensitive and responsible individuals by increasing environmental awareness. In this direction, under the coordination of our institution teacher, Climate Change and Sustainability Leader Çelebi KALKAN, we will visit Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality Erciyes Inc. on December 11, World Mountain Day, and offer students the opportunity to experience the importance of mountains on site.
This year's World Mountain Day theme, "Mountain solutions for a sustainable future - innovation, adaptation and youth", will be the guide of our trip.
Our Trip Goals:
1️⃣ To understand the ecological, social and economic importance of mountains.
2️⃣ To create nature awareness by introducing the natural beauties of Mount Erciyes to our students.
3️⃣ To emphasize how critical it is to protect biodiversity in mountain ecosystems.
4️⃣ Discuss the effects of global problems such as climate change on mountain regions.
5️⃣ Contribute to the dissemination of sustainable tourism and emphasize the role of local communities in this process.
Connection with Sustainable Development Goals:
Our trip overlaps particularly with Goal 15: Terrestrial Life. Protecting mountain ecosystems and biodiversity is of great importance for achieving sustainable development by 2030. This trip will concretely show our students the importance of this goal.
We Care About Our Students' Gains:
Understanding the role of mountain ecosystems on biodiversity and climate.
Learning the importance of protecting natural resources and sustainable tourism.
Observing the unique flora, fauna and geographical structure of Mount Erciyes on site.
Discussing the effects of climate change on mountain ecosystems.
Getting to know the cultures and livelihoods of local communities around the mountain.
This visit will not only provide our students with information; It will also increase their environmental awareness and contribute to their adoption of a sustainable lifestyle.
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