14.2.2 Sustainable fisheries (community outreach)

Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture Training

Boğaziçi University offers various training programmes and outreach activities for local and national communities on sustainable fisheries, aquaculture and tourism management. This is particularly through trainings organised within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Turkey and the university's open lecture series.

Training Programmes:

• UN SDSN Turkey Online Courses: In cooperation with SDSN, Boğaziçi University organises online courses on marine and aquatic ecosystems, covering topics such as marine ecosystems, fisheries management, marine pollution and sustainability. These courses promote sustainable methods for local and national communities, with a particular focus on small-scale fisheries and aquaculture.
• Master's Programme in Sustainable Tourism Management: The University offers a master's programme that promotes sustainability in the tourism sector. This programme aims to train manpower for sustainable tourism management by addressing the environmental, social and economic aspects of tourism in a balanced manner.

Open Courses and Promotional Activities:

• Open Course Series: Organised under the name ‘BU+’, open lectures offer open education to the community on topics such as sustainable fisheries and water resources management. These events aim to raise awareness about aquaculture and the fishing industry.

Boğaziçi University contributes to social awareness and sustainable practices by offering training programmes on sustainable management of fisheries, aquaculture and tourism.

Related Links:

• Sustainable Tourism Management Master Programme
• UN SDSN Turkey
• Boğaziçi University Open Courses
• Boğaziçi University Water and Climate Trainings

2024 Sustainability Report SDG-14 (Related Section)

Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture Training Programmes

Boğaziçi University organises various training programmes and awareness raising activities for local and national communities on sustainable fisheries, aquaculture and tourism management. These activities are carried out through trainings organised in cooperation with the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Turkey and the university's open lecture series.

UN SDSN Turkey Online Courses

Boğaziçi University, in collaboration with SDSN, organises online courses on marine and aquatic ecosystems, including topics such as marine ecosystems, fisheries management, marine pollution and sustainability. These trainings support the dissemination of sustainable methods, especially for small-scale fishing and aquaculture communities.

Click here to go to SDSN Turkey web page:

https://unsdsn.bogazici.edu.tr/

Sustainable Tourism Management Master Programme

The University offers a master's programme that promotes sustainability in the tourism sector. This programme aims to train manpower for sustainable tourism management by addressing the environmental, social and economic aspects of tourism in a balanced manner.

Click here to visit the web page of the programme:

https://strm.bogazici.edu.tr/

Open Lecture Series: BU+

Open lectures organised under theBU+ platform offer free training to the community on topics such as sustainable fisheries, water resources management and the protection of marine ecosystems. These events aim to raise awareness about aquaculture and the fishing industry and promote environmental sustainability.

Click here to visit the BU+ website:

https://buplus.bogazici.edu.tr/etkinlik-turu/acik-ders

Boğaziçi University contributes to the conservation of marine ecosystems and sustainable natural resource management by reaching out to both local and national communities through academic programmes, online courses and open courses in sustainable fisheries, aquaculture and tourism management.