TÜBA Biodiversity, Agriculture and Food Symposium
The "Biodiversity, Agriculture and Food Symposium", which started on September 21 and was hosted by Atatürk University in cooperation with the Environment, Biodiversity and Climate Change Working Group as well as the Food and Nutrition Working Group of TÜBA, ended on September 23.
The symposium, which was attended by representatives from relevant ministries, faculty members from state and foundation universities, various professional associations, as well as researchers, experts and managers from the private sector, discussed the loss of biodiversity in agriculture and its possible effects due to faulty practices in agriculture and climate change, which has made its impact felt more in recent years. Current developments, problems and solutions were discussed by experts. It was also informed that the report, which will be prepared immediately after the symposium under the leadership of the working group chairs Prof. Dr. Kazim Şahin and Prof. Dr. Mehmet Emin Aydın, will be shared with the public.
The program was opened by TÜBA President Prof. Dr. Muzaffer Şeker, Atatürk University Rector Prof. Dr. Ömer Çomaklı, Erzurum Metropolitan Municipality Deputy Mayor Fevzi Polat, Environment, Biodiversity and Climate Change Working Group Executive Director Prof. Dr. Mehmet Emin Aydın and Food and Nutrition Working Group Executive Director Prof. Dr. Kazim Şahin. 34 scientists discussed 22 topics in 5 sessions in detail.
Everyone has a great responsibility for the health of the World
Reminding that the Academy represents Türkiye in the Science20 Sub-Working Group of the G20 Summit, President Şeker said: "All the declarations of the G7, G8 and G20 are statements carried out through academies and presented to the head of state of the participating country at the end. We, as the Academy, have published these declarations, which are repeated every year, in a book and uploaded them to our web page. Also, which topics have been on the agenda so far in these declarations? We have also conducted a biometric study on which issues were addressed to the top managers and decision-makers of the countries. Among the topics are the provision of education opportunities to all within the framework of equal opportunities, the provision of health services to all, energy production and the sharing of alternative resources. The most important topic is the necessity and necessity of the solidarity of countries on environmental pollution and food supply chains... The contraction in the consumption of natural resources in recent years and its reflection on our economy and our country, and accordingly, the competition has become more ruthless and cutthroat with the measures taken by everyone."
He underlined that human beings cause damage to nature with their actions and therefore realistic solutions should be emphasized so that the measures to be taken do not cause new damage. Emphasizing the importance of carefully protecting water resources, keeping them clean, minimizing waste and the zero waste project, Şeker said that we should be careful to consume less without violating the rights of future generations. At the 2023 G20 Summit held in India, the necessity of protecting animal and human health, the rights and health of all living things in nature was emphasized through the single health concept. Stating that the issue is multidisciplinary, Şeker emphasized that everyone has a responsibility on the issue.
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