Seminar Program - Detailed

Sunday, June 15

ARRIVALS - WELCOME ADDRESS and OPENING REMARKS, COCKTAIL

18:30

Welcome Address and Opening Remarks

Ms. Marta Szigeti BONIFERT, REC, Executive Director

Prof. Dr. Aydın UĞUR, Bilgi University, Rector

Prof. Dr. Ignazio MUSU, Venice International University, Dean

Prof. Dr. Ludovica GULLINO, Agroinnova, Director                       

Ms. Stefania ROMANO, Italian Ministry of Environment, Land and Sea

Cocktail (Energy Museum, SantralIstanbul, Bilgi University)

Monday, June 16

SEMINAR OPENING and KEYNOTE SPEECH

Slightly over two decades ago, the World Commission on Environment and Development decided to prepare a report on “Our Common Future” known as the Bruntland Report (1987). The report urged the global community to adopt the principle of sustainable development with its historical definition: “sustainable development is the development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. To enable the implementation of sustainable development, international processes were initiated to define and accelerate the efforts of the international community. The decisions adopted in these international processes are ideally addressed at the national and even the local level.  Clearly, the evolution of environmental management to a more comprehensive approach under sustainable development necessitates establishing the links between issues such as environmental degradation, poverty, economic development, use of resources, public health, culture, politics and other social factors. The financial, organizational and institutional frameworks also need to be taken into consideration in order to attain the goals of sustainable development. The Black Sea Seminars will thus be introduced by addressing the linkages of a variety of critical themes with sustainable development.

09.30 – 10.00

Registration

10.00 – 10.30

Keynote Speech:

How to Integrate Culture and Media into the Development Paradigm

Nuri ÇOLAKOĞLU, Chairman of the Executive Board of TV Broadcasters Association of Turkey and Chairman of Istanbul 2010 - European Capital of Culture

Both the media and culture are ideally at the heart of sustainable development.  Opinions, impressions and understanding, especially on environmental issues and sustainable development in general are moulded by the media, regardless of whether people live in a very small village in Georgia or a very large metropolis in the Russian Federation. However, despite the fact that the concept of sustainable development has been introduced decades ago, there is clearly a general lack of awareness on the issue.  Mr. Colakoğlu will address what the media understands by sustainable development, whether they are aware of its significance, what kind of media instruments are most effective, the role of the media for different stakeholders ranging from the private sector to citizens, how the issues are covered in different regions of the world and what the media considers its responsibility in this regard.  He will also make an attempt at exploring whether sustainable development has been a difficult sell and the effect of market pressures on programming decisions.

Culture is inseparable from development. Issues such as planning effective cultural heritage conservation and protection; sustainable cultural tourism; and financial and legal mechanisms to support heritage conservation will be addressed. Mr. Colakoglu, head of the steering committee for the Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture will also honor us with the unique participatory approach to the preparations of this event and will address the significance of the development paradigm within this monumental event for Istanbul.

10.30 – 11.00

Coffee Break

11.00 - 11.45

Globalization and Sustainable Development: Building an Inclusive Economy

Prof. Dr. Ignazio MUSU, Venice International University

The role of economic systems and institutions both globally and in the region in generating prosperity and productivity within the concept of sustainable development will be examined by Prof. Musu. Conventional economics does not take into consideration the view that a healthy environment is essential to support a thriving economy and does not monetize goods and services provided by our eco-system. However, many economists argue that decisions should be made taking into account both the present and future value of our resources in order to achieve continued economic development and that innovative economic models could be developed. Prof. Musu will address the issue of sustainable economic development and will provide participants with different perspectives and options on how to build an inclusive economy for sustainable development.

11.45 – 12.30

Environmental Security for Sustainability

Ms. Marta Szigeti BONIFERT, REC

To attain and safeguard the conditions for peace, environmental security risks must be defined and resolved in time.  A precondition to ensuring environmental security is to manage resources such that the regenerative capacity of life-supporting eco-systems is maintained. The lack of a basic resource such as water or food caused by the mismanagement of the eco-system is expected to affect humankind and can result in serious conflict situations. Linkages between environment, security of humans and nature with sustainable development policies will be addressed by Ms. Bonifert. Best and worst case examples will be provided in international efforts dealing with environmental security for sustainability, and ongoing partnerships to address the issue will be presented by Ms. Bonifert.

12:30 - 14.00

LUNCH

14.00  - 15.00

The  Politics of Globalization

Soli ÖZEL, Bilgi University

Mr. Özel will examine whether globalization can work for sustainable development. Issues such as development, poverty, trade, environment, resources management, development cooperation and international governance are all covered within both of these relatively new terms, where "globalization" is even younger than "sustainable development". After summarizing what globalization refers to in the wider sense, Mr. Özel will discuss the challenges, opportunities, benefits, risks and realities that globalization entails.  International cooperation has become vital in managing the process of internationalization and in ensuring that sustainable development is made possible as an end result of the interdepences of economic, social, political and environmental issues. 

15.00 – 16.00

Accountability, Enforcement and Public Involvement

Prof. Dr. Lee PADDOCK, George Washington University

The presentation will discuss the range of approaches available to achieve desired environmental results.  All of these approaches rely on an expanded view of environmental accountability, which can include accountability to the government, to the public and communities, to customers and investors, and to employees.  The presentation will highlight the role of compliance programs, enforcement tools, collaboration and partnerships, internal economic drivers and education and public values in producing environmental results.

16.00 - 16.30

Coffee Break

16.30 – 17.00

International Processes for Sustainable Development

Dr. Sibel SEZER,  REC Turkey

International processes for sustainable development will be examined in terms of its historical background, key institutions and organizations, ongoing negotiations, partnerships and implementation. Different stakeholders such as international organizations, governments, local authorities, NGOs and businesses all have both common and divergent roles to play. Dr. Sezer will encourage discussion on how these processes can be incorporated more effectively in the Black Sea Region.

17:00 – 18.00

Orientation and Introductions:

The Campus and participants are introduced

Bilgi University and REC

Tuesday, June 17

MODULE: 1 - EU APPROACH TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Two Black Sea littoral states, Bulgaria and Romania, joined the European Union in January 2007. Although EU – Black Sea cooperation has not been institutionalized within this context yet, it has been conceptualized in many different arenas. The EU has developed several policy initiatives and schemes such as the Black Sea Synergy Initiative and the European Neighborhood Policy to advance the current situation in the region in order to create a sustainable partnership. Clearly, the Black Sea is strategically located at the junction of Europe, the Caucasus and the Middle East. Therefore, the EU and Black Sea countries have many common interests, which could pave the way for a regional cooperation framework in a number of priority areas. This includes development of transport networks, access to energy sources and enhancing energy security, increasing investment opportunities, managing environmental sustainability and the like. Therefore, this Module will discuss the role of the EU and its current policy approach for being instrumental in constructing regional sustainability in the Black Sea and will explore the challenges and opportunities that exist for all parties.  The Module will also highlight EU’s Sustainable Development Strategy and its related policy-making structure to showcase a model of cooperation to attain regional sustainability.    

9.00 – 10.00

EU Sustainable Development Strategy: Legal and Policy Framework

Georges KREMLIS, EC DG Environment

The EU’s renewed SD Strategy has been one of the main policy instruments for the EU to address the challenges of sustainability in a competitive market economy and fragile global ecology. The aim of the Strategy is to point out actions to achieve long term sustainability of communities, to manage and use resources efficiently and to tap the ecological and social innovation potential of the economy, ensuring prosperity, environmental protection and social cohesion. The lecture will pinpoint the long-term targets of the Strategy and accordingly policies to be followed for the implementation of actions to develop an integrated approach to attain sustainability in the EU. The lecture will discuss challenges and opportunities of implementing the Strategy and its impact on public policies and business practices. The interrelationship between the EU’s Sustainable Development and the Lisbon strategies will also be the main area of focus to elaborate on the tools on how to create a sustainable society in a competitive economy.  

10.00 - 11.00

Approximation Process in the Field of Environment; Challenges and State of Play

Georges KREMLIS, EC DG Environment

European environmental policy is based on the integration of environmental protection into other policies and is built on the principles of “preventive action”, “polluter pays principle”, “fighting environmental damage at the source”, “integrated pollution control”, “high protection standards”, “subsidiarity” and “shared responsibility”. European Union (EU) environmental legislation has developed over the last 30 years and comprises today more than 300 legal acts, including directives, regulations, decisions and recommendations. Authorities and administration at national, regional and local level are needed to be strengthened and well-equipped for the application and enforcement of the EU environmental acquis. Approximation Process, requires not only that all relevant EU requirements are fully transposed into national legislation (legal transposition), but also appropriate institutional structures with sufficient budgets are established in order to administer the national legislation (effective or practical implementation) and that the necessary controls and penalties are put in place to ensure full compliance with the laws (enforcement). Thus, a candidate country has to adopt the entire EU environmental acquis into its national legislation and to adapt its administrative system accordingly. The lecture will discuss the instruments and steps of approximation process in the field of environment and provide insights of EU environmental acquis. The challenges of approximation and investment strategies will be highlighted and involvement of candidate and neighbouring countries in many level playing fields will be analyzed together with available financial assistance. Furthermore, the case of Turkey’s compliance efforts with the environmental acquis will be examined.

11.00 – 11.30

Coffee Break

11.30 – 12.30

Interaction of the EU and the Countries of the Wider Black Sea Area

Dr. Ioannis STRIBIS, Legal Adviser of International Center for Black Sea Studies (ICBSS)

The interaction between the European Union (EU) and the countries of the wider Black Sea area is now a fact attested by an increasing number of policy documents, joint events and cross-participation in meetings held. In this respect particular attention is to be given to the role of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC), the only international organization encompassing all countries of the wider Black Sea area, including the three EU member states of the region, and in which the European Commission has an observer status. The question of how to proceed will be assessed in the lecture. The European Commission is in the process of assessing the first year of the Black Sea Synergy. More focused actions need to be taken by the European decision-makers. On particular a needed measure should be to enhance the knowledge of the European Union, its policies, instruments and practices by the national administrations of the countries of the wider Black Sea area. The regional countries and organizations have to assure that they acquire the necessary know-how to cope with the exigencies of increased interaction with the European Union. In this regard, the lecture will discuss steps to study the ways and means of how expertise can be upgraded to prepare projects and actions in priority sectors that are of common interest.

12.30 – 14.00

LUNCH

14.00 – 15. 00

An Overview and Reflections on Black Sea Synergy Strategy of EU

Prof. Dr. Mustafa AYDIN, TOBB University

With a heightened outside interest, the Black Sea region faces a range of opportunities and challenges. It is an expanding market with great development potential and an important hub for energy and transport flows. However, various unresolved conflicts, with many environmental problems and insufficient border controls, encouraging illegal migration and organized crime. The region poses a security concern not only for surrounding countries, but also for the EU. Although the EU had been interested in developing a regional approach to the Black Sea for sometime, not until the announcement of the Black Sea Synergy Strategy was it able to produce an integrated response towards the regional problems. This lecture will analyze the strategy paper and will assess its success since its announcement.

15.00 – 16.00

Energy Security in the Black Sea Region: Implications for EU Policy

Prof. Dr. Gareth WINROW, Bilgi University

Energy security has become a pressing issue for policy-makers in Europe. There is a rising concern that EU member states are becoming too dependent on Russia for their natural gas needs. The Black Sea region may thus become more strategically important as a conduit for the transportation of crude oil and natural gas to Europe along routes which bypass Russia. After discussing the various debates with regard to what is meant by energy security, this presentation will examine to what extent Russia in its relations with Europe may be using energy as a political tool. Attention will be given to the problem of protecting energy supply routes in what remains a highly volatile region. The various alternative and competing transportation routes for the delivery of more substantial amounts of crude oil and natural gas to European markets via the Black Sea will then be analyzed. Although the Black Sea region is becoming increasingly more significant as a source of energy and as a transit corridor for the movement of hydrocarbons to Europe, it will be noted that EU member states will also have to tap other sources of energy in order to meet their rising energy consumption needs.

16.00 – 16.30

Coffee Break

16.30 – 17.15

The Role of Partnerships Towards a Strengthened EU

Dr. Ioannis STRIBIS, Legal Adviser of ICBSS

The concept of “Partnership”, in particular “Black Sea Partnerships” has been advanced as a tool for implementing concrete aspects of the interaction between the European Union and the countries of the wider Black Sea area, in the framework of the Black Sea Synergy. However the exact content and modalities of such partnerships have not been defined. There is a need to substantiate the content for sectoral Black Sea partnerships, including the priority sectors of cooperation, the involvement of relevant stakeholders and adequate funding, as well as the respective role of such stakeholders.  After a general presentation on the above issues, the lecture will examine concrete issues of partnerships and the way they can promote the interests of both the EU and the regional countries and organizations. A concrete example of sectoral Black Sea partnership concerns the field of transport. The protection of the environment is another field where a Black Sea partnership can advance the interests of all stakeholders. A discussion on concrete projects will be encouraged (e.g. Danube, Black Sea marine environment, waste management or other), with involvement of all related actors. 

17.30 – 18.00

Study Visit: Energy Museum

Silahtaraga was recognized as the first power plant of Ottoman Empire, which provided electricity to Istanbul between 1911 and 1983. This site has been renovated as the Energy Museum by famous Turkish architects and was opened to the public in 2007. Participants can experience a variety of interesting experiments and a see a modern vision of how to preserve the past for the memory of the future.

Wednesday, June 18

MODULE: 1 - THE SOCIAL DIMENSION OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

The social dimension of sustainable development is a very complex and dynamic issue. Impacts of developments on society need to be taken into consideration to attain the goals of sustainable development. Therefore, social issues such as accessibility, just distribution, equity, social cohesion, justice, employment and even community livability need to be assessed in the overall development paradigm. Lecturers will thus address issues within the social pillar of sustainable development.

9.00 – 10.00

Multicriteria Evaluation / Stakeholder Analysis

Prof. Dr. Fikret ADAMAN, Bogazici University

The session will start by setting out the inherent elements of uncertainty and conflicts of interest on environmental policy-making. The rationale for conducting a stakeholder analysis will then be pronounced. The session will finally provide a contour of multicriteria evaluation and will discuss its operationalization. 

10.00 - 11.00

Balancing Poverty Reduction for Sustainable Development

Yeşim ORUÇ, UNDP

The lecture will address the situation of poverty in Turkey through the experience of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).  Basic descriptive information on the situation of poverty will be presented focusing on regional and gender disparities. Then, a brief analysis of poverty reduction instruments will be made through the lens of sustainable development. Finally, policy options will be presented for government and social actors that balance poverty reduction goals with principles of sustainable development.

11.30 - 12.00

Coffee Break

12.00 – 13.00

Urbanization and Sustainable Development

Prof. Dr. Korel GÖYMEN, Sabanci University

Urbanization is occurring at a staggering pace. During the next 30 years, about 2 billion additional urban-dwellers will crowd the world cities, mostly in the developing countries. This population growth, combined with accelerated economic activity is seriously threatening urban sustainability. Specific impacts include all types of pollution; inadequate, unsafe, unhealthy built environment; unmanageable transportation and mobility problems; disruption of hydrological systems; increased vulnerability to natural and man-made disasters, etc. While dealing with these issues, Istanbul will be used as the prime example.

13.00 – 14.00

LUNCH

14.00 – 15.00

The Politics behind Sustainable Development

Emre GÖNEN, Bilgi University

The lecture focuses on different policies throughout History, how the mutual influence works between international politics and human societies. Different approaches to sustainability will be devised in accordance with external dynamics induced by environmental problems.

15.30 – 17.30

Study Visit:  Environmental Protection Measures at the Golden Horn, guided by ISTAÇ

Environmental measures taken during the last decade have contributed to the revival of the Golden Horn, which had previously been destined to disappear. Mr. Murat Kansu a dedicated native of this historical harbor will guide us through its past and present to foster a better understanding of man’s impacts on the environment.

17.30 – 21.00

Sightseeing Tour Followed by Dinner at Hamdi Restaurant

You will take a tour of Eminönü guided by Ms. Zeynep Davaz and will visit the Egyptian Bazaar.  You are all invited to HAMDİ Restaurant for dinner at 19:30, a traditional Turkish restaurant located at Eminönü.

Thursday, June 19

MODULE: 1 - LEADERSHIP SKills Towards Effective Partnerships

Moderator: Janos ZLINSKY – Andrea DERI

’After you have played Stratagem you will know more about how to achieve sustainable development than 99.9% of public officials running countries today’.

Dennis Meadows, Stratagem Developer and retired Professor of Dartmouth College, USA

On Thursday 19th June we simulate 50 years of development of six virtual countries as a way of exploring effective leadership for sustainable development. This is an application oriented practical session, ’learning by doing’.

You will be invited to participate in a computer assisted simulation – called ’Stratagem’ – which was developed by Professor Dennis Meadows, the lead author of the ‘Limits to Growth’, one of the most influential books of the 20th century on sustainable development.

In the Stratagem you will assume an influential leadership role, the role of a cabinet member, one of the five ministers who run your imaginary country.

You will have the opportunity to develop and implement effective strategies to run your country by sustainable development principles.  This is your opportunity to further develop your leadership skills, innovate, test and learn in a safe, supportive and inspiring environment.

In order to make the simulation a genuine learning experience, it is important that you prepare for the session and familiarize yourself with the rules of the simulation, and most importantly with your role.

9.00 - 9.30

The Art of Leadership and Practical Insights

9.30 - 13.00

Role Playing: A Simulation on Leadership

13.00 - 14.00

LUNCH

14.00 - 16.00

Finalization of the Simulation

16.00 - 19.00

Study Visit: REW Istanbul 2008 – 4^th International Recycling Fair

Today, environmental technologies protecting the environment as well as creating economical value are rather advanced and are continually being improved. In the past century, "waste management" was restricted to handling wastes from domicile areas to junkyards. Now, due to significant increases in primary raw materials and energy costs "Waste Management and Recycling" is on the way of becoming one of the leading sectors of the future.  Environmental technologies aim to increase our life standards and to attain the goals of sustainable development. In many industrial fields, waste management becomes more and more important with each day, thus, novel business fields and employment opportunities are being generated. Participants will visit the largest environmental technologies and waste management fair in Turkey.

Friday, June 20 - ELECTIVE MODULES

MODULE: 2

MITIGATION of CLIMATE CHANGE

In the early 1990s, climate change was recognized as one of the most significant environmental issues that the global community is faced with. However, the issue is now discussed within the broader context of sustainable development  because of the magnitude of the consequences of extreme weather events and the complexity of the regime that deals with both mitigation of emissions  greenhouse gases and adapting to the effects of climate change. In the first session of this Elective Module in Istanbul, participants will be introduced to the general framework on the scientific and institutional setting related to climate change at the global level. The discussions will then focus on mitigation of emissions of greenhouse gases, with a special emphasis on the energy sector. Participants will also find an opportunity to address and discuss carbon management and trading, an emerging issue that has broad ramifications on people’s daily lives,, brings with it new business opportunities and adds new dimensions to public policy making.

9.00 - 10.00

Scientific Basis of Climate Change

Prof. Dr. Murat TÜRKEŞ, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University

The Earth’s climate has changed several times during its geological past. When the long-term (geologic) time-scales are considered it is seen that the natural factors such as volcanic eruptions, changes in the Earth’s orbit and the amount of energy released from the sun have affected the Earth’s climate. However, from the beginning of the industrial revolution, human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation and industrial process have also changed the composition of the atmosphere and therefore very likely are influencing the Earth’s climate. According to the latest scientific assessment report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC, 2007), the Earth’s annual average surface temperature has increased by about 0.8 °C over the past 100 years with important regional variations. Other variables of the climate are also changing such as precipitation patterns, snow and ice cover, and mean sea level. On the other hand, if concentrations of the greenhouse gases continue to increase, climate models predict that the average temperature of the Earth’s surface likely increase from 2.0 ºC to 4.5 °C above 1990 levels by the end of 21st century. The lecture will give participants the opportunity to understand the scientific basis of climate change. 

10.00 - 11.00

Multilateral Negotiation Process on Climate Change

Prof. Dr. Massimilano MONTINI, Siena University

The lecture will start from a presentation of the legal foundations of the climate change regime. It will then analyze legal principles, basic commitments, the Annex I/Non Annex I distinction for the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. Secondly, it will focus on the basic features of the Kyoto Protocol, including the commitments for the Annex B Parties and the flexibility mechanisms, the compliance regime and a brief overview on the limits of the Kyoto Protocol. The final part of the lecture looks at the ongoing negotiations for post-2012, including the Bali Action Plan launched in December 2007.

11.00 – 11.30

Coffee Break

11.30 – 12.30

Present and Future of the European Climate Change Programme

Prof. Dr. Massimilano MONTINI, Siena University

 The lecture will provide an analysis of the evolution of the European climate change policy and legislation. It will start by looking at the EU commitments under the Kyoto Protocol at the early EU legislation on climate change (including the EU-ETS Directive) and on renewable energy and biofuels. Then it will focus on the new EU strategy launched in 2007 on the new EU 20 target and on the various new legislative proposals elaborated in order to comply with such a target.

12.30 – 14.00

LUNCH

14.00  - 15.00

Scenarios for Energy Sector in a Carbon Constraint World

Necdet PAMIR, World Energy Council Turkish National Committee

Providing cheap, accessible and clean energy and electricity has become one of the primary concerns of today’s policy makers, because of challenging issues such as security (the availability and accessibility of resources), economics (affordability of production and transfer of resources) and the environment (global warming and damage to ecosystems). The lecture will focus primarily on the first two of these issues, with a direct reference to the geopolitical issues linked to the energy sector. The participants will then be able to discuss how issues like the demand for limited use of fossil fuels, the scarcity of water resources, the emerging potential of renewables, an accelerated debate on nuclear energy might influence existing regimes.

15.00 – 16.00

Mitigation of Climate Change through Consumption and Production of Energy

Haluk SAYAR, Ecofys

Global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have grown with an increase of 70% between 1970 and 2004. The largest growth in global GHG emissions within this period has come from the energy supply sector (an increase of 145%). The share of energy supply to total GHG emission is also biggest with a percentage of 25.9% in 2004.  While, for the same year the share of energy consumption (due to fossil fuel use) to total GHG emission is 40.4 %.that is resulted of transportation, building and industrial sectors. It could be easily seen that use of fossil fuels as an energy source are responsible for a significant amount of total global GHG emissions.

With current climate change mitigation policies, global GHG emissions will continue to grow over the next few decades. However, there is substantial economic potential for the mitigation of global GHG emissions over the coming decades that could offset the projected growth of global emissions or reduce emissions below current levels. Determining convenient finance mechanisms for mitigation of global GHG would be the main driver in middle term with a technical support of energy efficiency and renewable energy knowledge, expertise and innovation. 

17.00 – 19.00

Special  Event: Conference of Lester Brown, Founder and President of Earth Watch Institute

Lester Brown is a highly respected and influential authority on global environmental issues. He founded the Worldwatch Institute in 1974 and served as its president until 2000. In 2001 he launched a new initiative; the Earth Policy Institute. Brown is an award-winning author of many books and articles on environmentally sustainable economic development and on environmental, agricultural, and economic problems and trends.  

Friday, June 20 - ELECTIVE MODULES

MODULE 3:

SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Sustainable resource management incorporates the issues of natural resource use in ways beneficial to human beings while maintaining their availability to support biological diversity and continuing human use in the future.   Thus it entails issues such as the conservation of natural resources, ensuring proper functioning of healthy ecosystems, sustainable production and consumption. This particular Module addresses how different sectors play a role in the use and preservation of natural resources. Instructors will examine how social systems affect the environment, how civil society can make a difference in effective resource management, how people interact with natural resources, how values and customs affect people’s views and treatment of the environment and how different economic sectors need to be managed differently to ensure that natural resources will continue providing the same services for future generations. Economic sectors and case studies are chosen based on their relevance to the Black Sea region in general. 

9.00 - 10.00

Production, Consumption and Resource Sustainability: Conventional and Contemporary Approaches

Prof. Dr. Göksel DEMİRER, METU

Many global problems such as climate change, loss of natural resources, extinction of species and other environmental damage caused by emissions and waste are results of unsustainable patterns of production and consumption. Such patterns threaten the global environment as well as social and economic welfare. In the last decade, technological development and innovation have increased resource efficiency and enabled environmental gains. These gains are, however, often outweighed by increased consumption and changes in life styles. There are also growing disparities in consumption levels between developed and developing countries as well as a widening gap between the wealthy and the poor. Clearly, economic and social development depends on supplies of natural resources, while at the same time exert pressure on those resources through emissions and waste. More efficient use of resources in order to reduce economic costs and environmental impacts offers benefits to society, the environment and the economy. This presentation will focus on the increased efficiency in converting raw materials, water, energy and other resources into products and services in industrial enterprises through preventive environmental management. The conceptual framework and case studies of this concept indicating its positive impact on the resource conversion efficient will be provided. 

10.00 - 11.00

Policy Setting Related to Sustainable Resource Management in the Black Sea

Dr. Violeta VELIKOVA, Commission for the Protection of the Black Sea From Pollution

Humans rely on natural systems for the necessities of life such as air and water, as well as resources that are essential for modern societies. As humans imposed greater and greater demands upon natural systems, concerns about the sustainability of the resource management have been raised. The concept of sustainability depends on our objectives, the types of disturbances that we observe and anticipate in the ecosystem under exploitation, control measures that are available, and the time scale of interest.

The purpose of this lecture is to review the specific example of the Black Sea Commission policy setting at the regional level to illustrate the variety and complexity of tasks facing us as we attempt to work toward sustainability and resilience for the Black Sea.

11.00 – 11.30

Coffee Break

11.30 – 12.30

 Spatial Planning for Integrated Coastal Zone Management - Akcakoca Pilot Project

Prof. Dr. Ayşegül TANIK, ITU

After a general introduction to the concept of integrated coastal zone management, the Pilot Project on “Testing the Methodology on Spatial Planning for Integrated Coastal Zone Management” will be summarized. It is a project within the “Control of eutrophication, hazardous substances and related measures for rehabilitating the Black Sea ecosystem”. The pilot area selected for fulfilling the requirements of the Project is the Akçakoca District situated along the Black Sea coast of Turkey within the Düzce Province. The project is defined as testing of the methodology on spatial planning on the selected pilot district, Akçakoca, with the purpose of protecting, improving and sustaining the area within the context of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM). 

12.30 – 14.00

LUNCH

14.00  - 15.00

Emergency Response and Preparedness in Case of Catastrophic Oil Pollutions in the Black Sea Region; Black Sea Delta Exercise

Cem Orkun KIRAÇ, Undersecretariat for Maritime Affairs

After a general introduction to the issue of emergency response and preparedness, the case study called the Black Sea Delta Exercise will be summarized. The exercise was conducted on a regional scale in 2007 in the western Black Sea coast of Turkey. The exercise was composed of all relevant emergency response components such as marine pollution preparedness and response, fire fighting, emergency towing and search and rescue. The exercise was hosted by Turkey but planned and realized through the cooperation and participation of all Black Sea littoral States under the umbrella of Black Sea Commission. The Russian Federation and Romania contributed to the exercise by providing equipment and trained staff and other Black Sea littoral States participated with observers. 

15.00 – 16.00

Sustainable Transport of Energy Products

Nilufer ORAL, Bilgi University

Case Study: Sustainable Transport of Energy Products in the Black Sea and Turkish Straits

Captain Cahit İSTİKBAL, Turkish Maritime Pilots’ Association

The volume of oil and oil products being transported from the Caspian region across the Black Sea and through the Turkish Straits has more than doubled in a period of less than a decade. Unless alternative transport systems are established the increase in volume is anticipated to continue.   Both the Black Sea and the Turkish Straits are sensitive marine environments requiring protection. The risks posed by the transport of dangerous products such as oil and oil products has been demonstrated in the past by numerous oil spills in the Turkish Straits  and most recently  in the Kerch Straits where multiple vessels transporting dangerous oil cargo sank during a storm. The course will outline the existing international legal framework for energy transportation and the existing legal framework for the Black Sea, including the Turkish Straits   and engage in a critical assessment of whether the existing system is “sustainable”. 

17.00 – 19.00

Special  Event: Conference of Lester Brown, Founder and President of Earth Watch Institute

Lester Brown is a highly respected and influential authority on global environmental issues. He founded the Worldwatch Institute in 1974 and served as its president until 2000. In 2001 he launched a new initiative; the Earth Policy Institute. Brown is an award-winning author of many books and articles on environmentally sustainable economic development and on environmental, agricultural, and economic problems and trends.

Monday, June 23 - ELECTIVE MODULES

MODULE:2

MITIGATION of CLIMATE CHANGE

9.00 - 10.00

Assessment of GHG Emissions at the Corporate Level

Romain RIOLLET, Climate Policy and Sustainability Consultant

With climate change becoming a major sustainable development issue and the increasing complexity of globalizes business, assessing greenhouse gas emissions became a strategic issue and raises many practical questions. This presentation deals with the stakes of climate policies for business and introduces the emerging GHG accounting principles.

10.00 - 11.00

Principles of Emissions Trading

Romain RIOLLET , Climate Policy and Sustainability Consultant

Emissions trading emerged in the US in the 1970s and became a key instrument of climate policy with the Kyoto Protocol. This policy tool should provide flexibility, cost-effectiveness and incentives for innovation. The lecture introduces the practical and theoretical principles of emissions trading with clear examples to help understand the interest of this tool beyond its complexity.

11.00-11.30

Coffee Break

11.30 – 12.30

Opportunities for Project Based Mechanisms and Carbon Markets in the CEE and Black Sea Region

Maria KHOVANSKAIA, REC

The difficulty of setting up a new socio-economical infrastructure where the world discusses converting into a low-carbon economy can be considered both as an advantage or a disadvantage of the countries in the Central and Eastern Europe and Black Sea Region. Thus, the lecture will focus on how the new investment models initiated and funded by the climate change regime can help countries of CEE and Black Sea region in their efforts to improve their infrastructure in energy, transport, and urban waste management.

12.30 – 14.00

LUNCH

14.00 – 15.00

Carbon Offsetting and Financing: Experiences of a Project Developer

Dr. Oğuz CAN, Istanbul Waste Management Company (ISTAÇ)  

The vast amount of capital circulating through carbon markets and funds have become a significant source of funding for any investment that deals with cleaner energy sources or that mitigate greenhouse gases. However, this new regime has also introduced a new set of standards and requirements on the traditional project management cycle. The lecture will focus on practical issues of this new financial regime, with a focus on good practices and lessons learned in converting traditional investments into emissions reduction/offsetting projects.

16.00  - 17.30

Visit to the Foreign Economics Relations Board and Business Councils (DEİK)

The visit to DEİK will familiarize the participants on the economic and commercial activities developed among your countries and Turkey.

19:00 - 21:30

Cocktail and Dinner on Bosphorus Cruise

Monday, June 23 - ELECTIVE MODULES

MODULE 3:

SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

9.00 - 10.00

An Introduction to Sustainable Fisheries

Prof. Dr. Bayram ÖZTÜRK, Istanbul University

As the Black Sea is one of the world’s most isolated seas from the major oceans and the largest anoxic body of water on the planet, the fish stocks and its management are hence affected. The population living in the black Sea basin and the coast of Black Sea puts the sea under heavy anthropogenic stress. In this lecture, the biodiversity and the status of fisheries of this unique sea will be examined, as well as factors affecting it and threats to fisheries in the basin. The concept of sustainable fisheries will also be introduced and challenges in making fisheries sustainable in the Black Sea will be discussed.

10.00 - 11.00

The Role of Civil Society in Sustainable Water Resource Management

Magda Toth NAGY, REC

The approach of the EU Water Framework Directive implies an important role for the stakeholders in the different stages of water management planning. Opportunities and methods for information and participation of stakeholders and the civil society will be demonstrated as well as how their involvement should be planned and managed. The different approaches of establishing institutional structures will be illustrated through examples of best practices from the countries of Europe. 

11.00-11.30

Coffee Break

11.30 – 12.30

Building Environmental Citizenship in Support of Sustainable Development: The Danube River Example

Magda Toth NAGY, REC

International cooperation between governments and NGOs at the level of an international river basin and sub-basins has been a challenge in Europe. The Danube cooperation has become a successful model of how access to information and public participation of citizens and NGOs at the level of international basins can be developed and implemented. The cooperation has also been fostered by support to institutional development, awareness arising, community involvement of NGOs and by their involvement and contribution to the international, sub-basin, national and local level water management and planning activities.

12.30 – 14.00

LUNCH

14.00 – 15.00

Sustainable Natural Resource Management, with Case Studies from two projects in Turkey

Suade ARANÇLI, TEMA Foundation

As human population grows and socio-economical needs diversify the pressure on natural resources inevitably increase. This may have negative effects on the local population living close to these natural resources. In order to use these resources sustainably as well as to provide better life standards and alternatives to the local population there should be plans and management strategies. In this lecture case studies focusing on the projects carried out between 2000 and 2006 on different geographical parts of Turkey will be presented, including the GEF project with a USD11.2 million budget on natural resource management.  

16.00  - 17.30

Visit to the Foreign Economics Relations Board and Business Councils (DEIK)

The visit to DEIK will familiarize the participants on the economic and commercial activities developed among your countries and Turkey.

19:00 - 21:30

Cocktail and Dinner on Bosphorus Cruise

Tuesday, June 24

HIGH LEVEL PANEL

The Panel will offer a unique platform for a dialogue between financiers, investors and businesses in sustainable finance. The focus will be on the Black Sea region, though not limited to it. The discussion will attempt to provide financiers and investors with the tools, support, and the regional network needed to initiate, develop and manage investments that are in line with the goals of sustainable development. Examples will focus on issues such as investing in the complex and rapidly changing marketplace for investments in energy efficiency, clean energy technologies and renewable energy. Challenges in investing in the Black Sea region will also be discussed and issues such as governance, transparency, corruption, cultural factors, possible and preferred areas of investment will be incorporated in the Panel Discussion. 

10.00 – 10.30

Welcome

10.30 - 12.30

HIGH LEVEL PANEL

Financing Sustainability: Challenges and Opportunities for the Black Sea Region

Chair:  Ambassador Murat SUNGAR, First Deputy Secretary General, Black Sea Economic Commission (BSEC)

Panelists:

Prof. Dr. Hasan Z. SARIKAYA, Undersecretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry of the Republic of Turkey

Mr. Murat Sungur BURSA, Head of the Energy Group of Zorlu Holding

Ms. Marta Szigeti BONIFERT, Executive Director, REC

Mr. Özgür TEMEL, Group Manager, Capital Markets Department, T. İş Bankası A.Ş.

Ms. Olga KOUKOUI,  Responsible for Corporate and Social Responsibility for the SME and Banking Sector, Agence Française de Développement (AFD)

Ms. Funda GÜREL, Departmepnt Head, Corporate Banking, Turkish Industrial Development Bank (TSKB)

12.30 – 14.00

Farewell Lunch at Malta Palace, Hosted by ISTAC/Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality