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Presentations made within the scope of the “Ecosystem-Based Disaster Risk Reduction (Eco-DRR)” Project, implemented by AFAD, were shared with the public. Technical presentations made at events organized during the project include important information on topics such as nature-based solutions, sustainable land use, climate-compatible planning and strategies for reducing disaster risks. You can access these presentations, which shed light on how the Eco-DRR approach can be implemented at local and national levels, on the Publications page.

Within the scope of Activity 1.3 of the TERRA Türkiye Project, which aims to reduce disaster risks with nature-based solutions; a one-day comprehensive training and stakeholder workshop was organized in Bursa on 24 June 2025. In the event hosted by Bursa AFAD, academicians, technical personnel from public institutions, local government representatives and participants from non-governmental organizations came together.

Our international conference, "Sustainable Ecosystems for Disaster Resilience: Best Practices and Success Stories," was held in Kızılcahamam, Ankara, from May 14-16, as part of our TERRA project. The conference hosted esteemed speakers from various international organizations, including UNDP, UNDRR, and UNEP. Additionally, Turkish institutions, notably AFAD, shared their experiences and best practices.

Within the scope of the "Turkey-Disaster Risk Reduction through Sustainable Management of Ecosystems (TERRA) Project" carried out by our Presidency, a delegation of 13 people paid a working visit to the Netherlands between May 5-9, 2025. The visit was chaired by AFAD Deputy Chairman Hamza Taşdelen, and the delegation included personnel from various departments of AFAD, as well as experts from Bursa AFAD Provincial Directorate, General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works, General Directorate of Combating Desertification and Erosion, and General Directorate of Water Management.