The impact of climate change on health was discussed at the conference in the Presidency – Cyprus Newspaper

A conference on the effect of climate change on health was held in the Presidency.

Under the auspices of the Presidency, President Ersin Tatar and his wife Sibel Tatar attended. Dr. Füsun Yıldız presented the conference titled “The Effect of Climate Change on Health” at 16.00 and took part in the White Hall at the Presidential Campus.

President Ersin Tatar and expert biologist Sedef Kutlu made the opening speeches at the conference.

Tatar: « Let’s leave the fuel now »

At the beginning of his speech, President Ersin Tatar announced that the opening of buildings such as mosque, national library and amphitheater in the Republic Campus will be held on 20 July.

Tatar explained that climate change is one of the most important issues in the world and drew attention to the increasing world population. Stating that everyone should be more responsible, Tatar emphasized the importance of taking measures.

Tatar said, “The water brought from the Republic of Türkiye flows 75 million cubic meters of water every year. In the last 10 years, 750 million cubic meters of water has flowed here, this is our success.” Due to climate change, global warming, decreasing rainfall, drought, such as problems such as.

Referring to the importance of the measures taken on time, Tatar said that all Cyprus has achieved energy by burning fuel and this is a major health problem. Tatar expressed the proposal to connect to the system in the European Union Enterkonnek through the Republic of Türkiye through the cable connection of Cyprus and said, « Let’s leave the fuel now. » he said.

Reminding that Teknofest was built in TRNC this year, President Tatar wished that the island would be the island of IT.

Tatar ended his speech by wishing the conference to be a means for good for everyone and congratulating those who contributed to the organizing of the conference.

Kutlu: « Integral of health policies into the climate crisis is no longer postponed »

In his opening speech, Specialist Biologist Sedef Kutlu increases global temperatures of climate change with human -induced greenhouse gas emissions; Water, agriculture, ecosystem and human health on the versatile effects that create a global crisis stressed.

Kutlu said that climate change threatens the sustainability of life and said that the Mediterranean basin is one of the most affected by this crisis. Kutlu In Northern Cyprus, these effects in Northern Cyprus, decrease in water resources, decrease in yield in agriculture, coastal erosion and loss of biological diversity. ” he said.

Emphasizing that the wars in the nearby geography also increase the climate risks, Kutlu said, çalışma The Iran-Israeli war climbing in the Middle East, fossil fuel use, explosive-based air pollution and energy facilities lead to serious greenhouse gas emissions. This pollution can be moved to the Eastern Mediterranean. It can deepen even further.  » he said.

Talking about the results of climate change directly affecting public health, Kutlu said, “With the increase in temperature and humidity, diseases such as Dang, Zika, Western Nile virus are becoming widespread, air quality is impaired, respiratory diseases are increasing. It is no longer to postpone health policies into the climate crisis.” he said.

Referring to the environmental projects carried out under the leadership of the President’s wife Sibel Tatar under the Presidency, “Our efforts to establish a zero waste infrastructure in our new service building are continued with determination. In this context, 1.3 tons of cardboard and paper waste was recycled in a very short time. These data constitute the basis of sustainability not only environmental but also with its economic and social benefits. ” He said.

Kutlu said that the cities are fragile areas against the climate crisis, Kent Park, which is under construction, will be not only a green area, but also a climate resistance and environmental consciousness.

Kutlu is a state policy that must be included in the responsibility of each ministry. he said.

Following the opening speeches. Dr. Füsun Yıldız’s resume was read. Afterwards, Füsun Yıldız gave a lecture on the Effect Effect of Climate Change on Health ”.