Çekmeköy District Disaster Risk Reduction Plan Workshop Held at Özyeğin University

Özyeğin University hosted a workshop as part of the preparation process for the Çekmeköy District Disaster Risk Reduction Plan. Bringing together representatives from public institutions and organizations, local government, civil society, the private sector, and academia, the workshop focused on assessing Çekmeköy’s disaster risks with a scientific, evidence-based approach; strengthening existing assessments based on the insights and experiences of diverse stakeholders; and identifying the district’s priority areas for disaster risk reduction.

In his opening remarks, Özyeğin University Vice President Prof. İrşadi Aksun highlighted the importance of accurately identifying risks before disasters occur and bringing scientific knowledge together with experience from the field to build more disaster-resilient communities. Emphasizing that Özyeğin University is an integral part of Çekmeköy, Aksun noted that the University is committed to contributing to the district’s safety, resilience, and quality of life through its academic expertise and research capacity.

The workshop’s assessments and insights are expected to help determine the priorities and actionable measures to be incorporated into the Çekmeköy District Disaster Risk Reduction Plan.