October 20, 2026
Impact of Urbanization on Rainfall Disasters
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ekmekçi evaluated climate crisis effects on water resources and land use in a DHA interview.
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September 13, 2026
International Day of Caves and Karst
Informative announcement highlighting protection and sustainable management of caves and karst environments.
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December 20, 2025
ICRK International Karst Course in China
Center Director Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ekmekçi delivered lectures at the ICRK Graduate Course in China.
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May 21, 2025
Prof. Dr. Alan Fryar Conference
Announcement for the international seminar on hydrogeology and karst water resources.
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April 23, 2024
UNESCO Karst Research Center Memorandum of Understanding
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the Institute of Karst Geology, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, and UNESCO ICRK.
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November 28-29, 2022
GEDİZSEM2022 Symposium Presentation
UKAM Director Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ekmekçi will deliver a presentation titled “Urban Water Management Plans and 2030 Goals within the Scope of Sustainable Water Resources Management” at the International Gediz and Aegean River Basins Symposium.
November 18-19, 2022
6th Grand Meeting of Turkish National Commission for UNESCO
UKAM Director Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ekmekçi presented “Where Are We in the Race Against Time to Achieve 2030 Goals in Terms of Security?” during the event held in Ankara.
November 13-15, 2022
ESENIAS & DIAS Scientific Conference 2022
At the conference held in Antalya-Demre, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ekmekçi delivered a presentation titled “Use of Ecohydrological Approach in Controlling Invasive Species: A Case Study in Acıgöl”.
October 24-28, 2022
ANSN Philippines Regional Workshop (1)
At the symposium organized by the Asian Nuclear Safety Network in the Philippines, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ekmekçi presented “Analysis of Transport of Radionuclides in the Hydrosphere: Need For Modeling”.
October 24-28, 2022
ANSN Philippines Regional Workshop (2)
Within the scope of the ANSN Philippines symposium, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ekmekçi delivered a presentation titled “Analysis of Transport of Radionuclides in Groundwater”.
June 13-17, 2022
DSI General Directorate Groundwater Seminar
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ekmekçi presented “Scope of Hydrogeological Studies for Sustainable Water Resources Management” at the seminar organized by the DSI Geotechnical Services and Groundwater Department.
June 5-7, 2022
Salda and Burdur Lakes Workshop
Assist. Prof. Dr. Şükran Açıkel and Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ekmekçi delivered a joint presentation at the international workshop themed "Window from Earth to Mars" organized by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change.
April 25, 2022
Department of Geoscientific Research Training Seminar
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ekmekçi presented "Karstification: Evaluation of Gypsum Areas in Terms of Spatial Planning and Encountered Challenges" as part of the Ministry training series.
March 21, 2022
March 22 World Water Day Event
The event "Making Groundwater Visible and Using It Efficiently" was organized in cooperation with the Sustainable Life Association and the Water Policies Association.
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February 28, 2022
Dicle Basin Groundwater Planning Project Protocol
In the project undertaken by NFB on behalf of DSI, a Revolving Fund Consultancy Service Protocol to be conducted by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Harun Aydın on behalf of our Center was signed.
February 26, 2022
TCDD Alanyut-Konya Line Rehabilitation Project
The first field studies of the Rehabilitation of Engineering Structures and Determination of Collapse Risk Associated with Karstification Project were successfully completed.
January 13, 2022
Online Panel on Communication in Natural Disasters
An online panel addressing communication and crisis management during natural disaster processes was held.
April 16, 2021
UNESCO Eskişehir Webinar 21
Water resources and karst areas were evaluated during the webinar organized in collaboration with UNESCO.
March 22, 2021
World Water Day Press Release
Access the comprehensive press release prepared on the occasion of World Water Day.
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2020
UN World Water Development Report 2020
The United Nations World Water Development Report summary of key messages on "Water and Climate Change" has been published.
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August 30, 2019
Mongolia Mevlana Project Completed
The Mevlana Exchange Project conducted between Hacettepe University UKAM and the Mongolian University of Science and Technology was successfully completed.
June 13, 2019
IAH Mongolia Conference
On behalf of the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH), a lecture titled “Use of Isotopes in Conceptualization of Hydrogeological Systems” was delivered in Mongolia.
May 8-10, 2019
Grecpima Conference 2019
Details and proceedings of the international Grecpima 2019 Conference have been announced.
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February 6, 2019
Lake Eğirdir Panel
The panel "Lake Eğirdir: Challenges and Solutions" was organized, and the panel proceedings book was shared with the public.
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September 27-29, 2018
HIDRO-2018 National Hydrogeology Symposium
The HIDRO-2018 National Hydrogeology and Water Resources Symposium organized jointly by HU-UKAM and HIDRODER was successfully conducted.
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