Environment and Sustainability Summer School – 4
August 30 – September 4, 2026
Bodrum/Muğla
Program Coordinator: Dr. Orçun Demir orcundemir@etu.edu.tr
As Bodrum Institute, we have successfully completed the fourth of our Applied Environment and Sustainability Summer School program, which we implemented to raise environmental awareness and carry the concept of sustainability beyond theory. In this program, conducted in cooperation with TOBB ETÜ, students had the opportunity to observe the effects of climate change on-site, examine wildlife rehabilitation processes, and gain ecological fire awareness. The participants, who personally experienced examples of local agriculture, production, and sustainable entrepreneurship in the field, gained a deep and lasting awareness of environmental problems thanks to this applied training intertwined with nature.
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Environment and Sustainability Summer School – 4 Call
You are invited to an inspiring summer experience where theory and practice meet in nature for a sustainable future. Organized in cooperation with Bodrum Institute, TOBB ETÜ, and Istinye University, the “Applied Environment and Sustainability Summer School – 4” welcomes its participants in the Bodrum Peninsula, which has been transformed into an open-air classroom.
Designed with the belief that sustainability knowledge will only become established when applied, this program goes beyond classroom lectures and takes participants to the field, forest, olive grove, and beach.
Program Details Date: August 30 – September 4, 2026 (6 days / 5 nights) Location: Garaova Agriculture Park, Bodrum / Muğla Accommodation: Camping in single tents (Tents are provided by the organization) Participation Fee: 6,000 TL including VAT (Accommodation, breakfast, training modules, and field transportation) Language of Instruction: Turkish
What Does the Program Provide?
- Experience in collecting biodiversity observation data through citizen science methods
- Field-based knowledge about the life cycle and rehabilitation processes of sea turtles with DEKAMER training
- Practice in evaluating methods of combating forest fires on-site
- Opportunity to examine local entrepreneurship models such as olive growing, weaving, and viticulture on-site
- Applied experience in good agricultural practices, medicinal plants, and lavender cultivation
Who Can Participate? The program is open to all undergraduate and graduate students interested in the field of environment and sustainability, without any departmental restrictions. Prior camping experience is not required; basic camping and Leave No Trace training will be given to all participants on the first day.
Quotas are limited. For detailed information, a list of what you need to bring with you, and the application form, please follow the buttons below.
Note: The language of instruction for this program is Turkish.
