Embracing waves
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culture and natural ecosystem where different nations and colors live in harmony.
The waves of the Black Sea embrace
all these cultures, history and nature.
2008 Seminar Program - Summary
Daily Programme in Venice
Daily Programme in İstanbul
Day |
Date |
Morning |
Afternoon |
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1 |
June 15, Sun. |
ARRIVAL Welcome Address and Opening Remarks Cocktail |
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2 |
June 16, Mon. |
Seminar Opening and Keynote Speech |
MODULE:1 (SD) |
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3 |
June 17, Tues. |
MODULE:1 (SD) |
MODULE:1 (SD) Study Visit: Energy Museum |
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4 |
June 18, Wed.
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MODULE:1 (SD) |
Study Visit: Environmental Protection at the Golden Horn Dinner at a Traditional Restaurant |
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5 |
June 19, Thurs. |
MODULE:1 (SD) |
MODULE:1 (SD) REW Istanbul 2008 4th International Recycling Fair |
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Day |
Date |
Morning |
Afternoon |
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6 |
June 20, Fri. |
MODULE:2 (CC) |
MODULE:3 (SRM) |
MODULE: 2 (CC) |
MODULE: 3 (SRM) |
Special Event: Conference of Lester Brown |
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7 |
June 21, Sat. |
Site Visit: Poyrazkoy - Fishing Villages |
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8 |
June 22, Sun. |
OFF |
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9 |
June 23, Mon. |
MODULE:2 (CC) |
MODULE:3 (SRM) |
MODULE: 2 (CC) |
MODULE: 3 (SRM) |
Visit to the Foreign Economics Relations Board and Business Councils (DEİK)
Cocktail and Dinner on Bosphorus Cruise |
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10 |
June 24, Tues. |
High Level Panel: Financing Sustainability - Challenges and Options for the Black Sea Region |
Farewell Lunch at Malta Palace hosted by İSTAÇ |
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11 |
June 25, Wed. |
DEPARTURE |
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MODULE:1 |
SD |
Sustainable Development |
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MODULE:2 |
CC |
Climate Change |
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MODULE:3 |
SRM |
Sustainable Resource Management |
Sunday, June 15 |
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ARRIVALS - WELCOME ADDRESS and OPENING REMARKS, COCKTAIL |
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18:30
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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 |
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SEMINAR OPENING and KEYNOTE SPEECH |
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9.30 – 10.00 |
Registration |
10.00 – 10.30
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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 |
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 |
11.45 – 12.30 |
Environmental Security for Sustainability Ms. Marta Szigeti BONIFERT, REC |
12:30 - 14.00 |
LUNCH |
MODULE: 1 - EU APPROACH TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT |
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14.00 - 15.00 |
The Politics of Globalization Soli OZEL, Bilgi University |
15.00 – 16.00 |
Accountability, Enforcement and Public Involvement Prof. Dr. Lee PADDOCK, George Washington University |
16.00 - 16.30 |
Coffee Break |
16.30 – 17.00 |
International Processes for Sustainable Development Dr. Sibel Sezer , REC Turkey |
17:00 – 18.00 |
Orientation and Introductions: The Campus and participants are introduced Bilgi University and REC |
Tuesday, June 17 |
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MODULE: 1 - EU APPROACH TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT |
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9.00 – 10.00 |
EU Sustainable Development Strategy: Legal and Policy Framework Georges KREMLIS, EC DG Environment |
10.00 - 11.00 |
Approximation Process in the Field of Environment; Challenges and State of Play Georges KREMLIS, EC DG Environment |
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) |
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 |
15.00 – 16.00 |
Energy Security in the Black Sea Region: Implications for EU Policy Prof. Dr. Gareth WINROW, Bilgi University |
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 |
17:30 – 18:00 |
Study Visit: Energy Museum |
Wednesday, June 18 |
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MODULE: 1 - THE SOCIAL DIMENSION OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT |
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9.00 – 10.00 |
Multicriteria Evaluation / Stakeholder Analysis Prof. Dr. Fikret ADAMAN, Bogazici University |
10.00 - 11.00 |
Balancing Poverty Reduction for Sustainable Development Yesim ORUC, UNDP |
11.30 - 12.00 |
Coffee Break |
12.00 – 13.00 |
Urbanization and Sustainable Development Prof. Dr. Korel GOYMEN, Sabanci University |
13.00 – 14.00 |
LUNCH |
14.00 – 15.00 |
The Politics behind Sustainable Development Emre GÖNEN, Bilgi University |
15.30 – 17.30 |
Study Visit: Environmental Protection Measures at the Golden Horn, guided by ISTAÇ |
17.30 – 21.00 |
Sightseeing Tour Followed by Dinner at Hamdi Restaurant |
Thursday, June 19 |
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MODULE: 1 - LEADERSHIP SKills Towards Effective Partnerships Moderator: Janos ZLINSKY – Andrea DERI |
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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 – 4th International Recycling Fair |
Friday, June 20 - ELECTIVE MODULES |
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MODULE: 2 MITIGATION of CLIMATE CHANGE |
MODULE 3: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT |
9.00 - 10.00 |
Scientific Basis of Climate Change Prof. Dr. Murat TÜRKEŞ, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University |
Production, Consumption and Resource Sustainability: Conventional and Contemporary Approaches Prof. Dr. Göksel DEMİRER, METU |
10.00 - 11.00 |
Multilateral Negotiation Process on Climate Change Prof. Dr. Massimilano MONTINI, Siena University |
Policy Setting Related to Sustainable Resource Management in the Black Sea Dr. Violeta VELIKOVA, Commission for the Protection of the Black Sea From Pollution |
11.00 – 11.30 |
Coffee Break |
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11.30 – 12.30
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Present and Future of the European Climate Change Programme Prof. Dr. Massimilano MONTINI, Siena University |
Spatial Planning for Integrated Coastal Zone Management - Akcakoca Pilot Project Prof. Dr. Aygesul TANIK, ITU |
12.30 – 14.00 |
LUNCH |
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14.00 - 15.00 |
Scenarios for Energy Sector in a Carbon Constraint World Necdet PAMİR, World Energy Council Turkish National Committee |
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 |
15.00 – 16.00 |
Mitigation of Climate Change through Consumption and Production of Energy Haluk SAYAR, Ecofys |
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 |
17.00 – 19.00 |
Special Event: Conference of Lester Brown, Founder and President of Earth Watch Institute |
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Saturday, June 21 - ELECTIVE MODULES |
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09:00 – 19:00 |
Site Visit: Poyrazkoy Fisheries Village |
Sunday, June 22 |
OFF |
Monday, June 23 - ELECTIVE MODULES |
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MODULE:2 MITIGATION of CLIMATE CHANGE |
MODULE 3: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT |
9.00 - 10.00 |
Assessment of GHG Emissions at the Corporate Level Romain RIOLLET, Climate Policy and Sustainability Consultant |
An Introduction to Sustainable Fisheries Prof. Dr. Bayram ÖZTÜRK, Istanbul University
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10.00 - 11.00 |
Principles of Emissions Trading Romain RIOLLET , Climate Policy and Sustainability Consultant
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Ensuring Sustainable Water Resource Management and the role of civil society Magda Toth NAGY, REC |
11.00-11.30 |
Coffee Break |
Coffee Break |
11.30 – 12.30 |
Opportunities for Project Based Mechanisms and Carbon Markets in the CEE and Black Sea Region Maria KHOVANSKAIA, REC |
Building Environmental Citizenship in Support of Sustainable Development: The Danube River Example Magda Toth NAGY, REC |
12.30 – 14.00 |
LUNCH |
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14.00 – 15.00 |
Carbon Offsetting and Financing: Experiences of a Project Developer Dr. Oğuz CAN, Istanbul Waste Management Company (ISTAÇ) |
Sustainable Natural Resource Management, with Case Studies from two projects in Turkey Suade ARANÇLI, TEMA Foundation |
16.00 - 17.30 |
Visit to the Foreign Economics Relations Board and Business Councils (DEİK) |
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19:00 - 21:30 |
Cocktail and Dinner on Bosphorus Cruise |
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Tuesday, June 24 |
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HIGH LEVEL PANEL |
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10.00 – 10.30 |
Welcome |
10.30 - 12.30
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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: 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 |
Wednesday, June 25 |
DEPARTURES |
