The report “Ecological Footprint of Goat Meat from Nomadic Pastoralist Families in Turkey,” resulting from our collaboration with the Global Footprint Network has been published! The report analyses the ecological footprint of the nomadic pastoralism practised by the Sarıkeçili community in Turkey.
Tag: Research
New Publication: A Retro-Innovative Perspective for Sustainable Economies: Mobile Pastoralism
The final report of our project, “A Retro-Innovative Perspective for Sustainable Economies: Mobile Pastoralism,” has been published. It offers economic sustainability strategies for Sarıkeçili mobile pastoralists, focusing on integrating their products into modern markets. Access the full report (in Turkish) and workshop excerpts here.
Nature and Culture Coexistence on the Aegean Coasts
The “Coexistence of Nature and Culture in Aegean Coasts of Turkey” workshop, held in Ankara on December 5-6, 2023, brought together 55 participants, including SSF cooperatives, NGOs, universities, and international representatives. Together, they identified conservation priorities and mapped threats to marine biodiversity and SSFs.
Nature and Culture Coexistence on the Aegean Coasts Workshop
Our project, “A Cultural Landscapes Based Assessment: Coexistence of Nature and Culture in Aegean Coasts of Turkey,” continues with the “Nature and Culture Coexistence on the Aegean Coasts Workshop” on December 5-6, 2023. Participants will collaborate to identify regional threats and determine actions for the future.
A Fieldwork with Small Scale Fisheries in İzmir
As part of our ongoing project on small-scale fisheries, we conducted fieldwork in İzmir, focusing on mapping fishing areas and categorizing methods. We explored traditional techniques, like the Turkish blanket net, alongside innovative practices such as digital fish marketing. Challenges remain due to the lack of a regional fisheries approach in current legislation.
A Fieldwork with Small Scale Fisheries in Edremit Bay
As part of our “Cultural Landscapes-based Assessment” project, we conducted fieldwork in Edremit Bay, visiting fishing areas and engaging with small-scale fishers and stakeholders. Key concerns include the impacts of industrial fishing on biodiversity and the lack of localized fishing regulations. We aim to address these challenges through multi-actor conservation strategies.