Water crisis, the threat of forests and climate change was drawn – Cyprus Newspaper

The Union of Chambers of Cypriot Engineers and Architects (KTMMOB) and affiliated rooms called for emergency measures, drawing attention to the threats of water attacks, forests and climate change in the country.

Experts representing the chambers of engineers and architect, recording that water is the basic element of life, said they are concerned that critical issues such as water, forest and meteorology are not priority in the country. “We feel more day by day the effects of climate change and global warming. Urgent action needs to be taken.” Experts, stressed that concrete steps should be taken for the struggle.

The Union of Chambers of Cypriot Engineers and Architects (KTMMOB) and affiliated rooms held a press conference within the scope of World Water, Forestry and Meteorology Days celebrated on March 21-23.

During the meeting in the KTÖS building, KTMMOB President Seran Aysal and Union Meteorology, Construction, Environment, Forest, Earth Science and Agricultural Engineers and Landscape Architects Representatives of the Chambers of Landscape Architects made statements respectively.

KTMMOB President Aysal: « Each tree, every drop of water should take care of »

KTMMOB President Seran Aysal, said in a statement at the meeting, every year within the scope of this week, they are trying to raise awareness in the public opinion, the agenda in the country changes very quickly, while water problem and climate change are not discussed enough, he said.

In this context, emphasizing that studies should be done to increase awareness, Aysal said that thousands of trees are being destroyed to create a green space in Nicosia today; He stressed that there is more roads to go.

Each tree, each drop of water should be protected noted that Aysal, even small steps will contribute to climate change and the struggle against global warming, he said. « Drops become a lake. » reminded the proverb.

Chamber of Environmental Engineers: « Sustainable policies in water management should be adopted »

Can Kural, a member of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Environmental Engineers, pointed out that the climate change and global water crisis will be one of the most important issues of the coming years and transferred the measures of the united nations, including the cooperation between the countries for access to drinking water and safe sanitation services.

The rule recorded that the water problem increases every day in Northern Cyprus and presented five basic proposals for the protection of water resources and sustainable water management with the title “Protection of underground and surface waters, efficient use of water from Türkiye, development of treatment and recycling systems, spreading rain water collection systems and increasing water saving awareness”.

The rule drew attention to the importance of reporting data on water use and taking healing measures by the state; He noted that the protection of resources and the prevention of water scarcity is a critical step to ensure the ecosystem balance.

“Alternative water resources should be evaluated, sustainable policies should be adopted and the climate crisis action plan should be prepared immediately.” The rule called the authorities, non -governmental organizations and individuals called on these issues to show sensitivity.

Chamber of Civil Engineers: « The infrastructure should be maintained for water leaks, the infrastructure should be renewed »

Gözde Oğuz, Member of the Chamber of Civil Engineers, said that increasing population, climate changes, pollution and inadequate management increases the pressure on water resources and deepened the water crisis in the country. he said.

Oğuz pointed out that there are serious losses in the distribution of water from Türkiye due to the leaks on the pipelines and the old infrastructure in the pipelines. he said.

Oguz, by lining the steps that can be taken on a micro and macro scale, drew attention to the importance of steps such as increasing the consciousness of water saving at the individual and local level, adopting and regular care of efficient irrigation methods and regular care and renewal of the infrastructure, and the integration of innovative systems such as rainwater harvesting.

Emphasizing that scientific data should be integrated into the policy processes, Oguz argued that the researches carried out by academics at universities offer important data, but only remain in theory. Speaking about the importance of public-private sector cooperation in water management, Oguz, as well as social awareness should be increased, water awareness should be earned at an early age, he said.

Meteorological Engineers: ”” We should give more importance to meteorology ”

President of the Chamber of Meteorological Engineers, Mustafa Altunç emphasized that water and air are the main elements for life and pointed out the damage to the atmosphere that plays a critical way to continue life and the negative effects of it.

Altunç said, “The more we make the surface of the ground, the more skyscrapers we sew, the more damaged we will have suffered. The atmosphere, the atmosphere, our father has no inheritance, no continuity, we have to protect.” he said.

Altunç, March 23 World Meteorology Day this year 75th time celebrated, recalling, in order to lead a life in better conditions, meteorology should be given much more importance.

Chamber of Agricultural Engineers: « A unit should be established on climate change »

Chamber of Agricultural Engineers President Erkut Uluçam, drawing attention to the extreme weather in the country, last summer the highest temperatures, in February reminded that the lowest temperatures were recorded.

Uluçam noted that there was a significant decrease in agricultural products due to the reduction of water resources due to low rainfall and emphasized that the water resources allocated to agriculture decrease every day and that the water should be used more efficiently.

ULUÇAM, especially pointing out the green area irrigation of the municipalities, said that the continuation of the grass areas is a great example of waste, and called for compulsory synthetic grass areas. Referring to the consumption of individual water, causing waste of water consumption of water consumption should be taken under control Uluçam, especially in the summer months, especially per square meter of 40 liters of evaporation, he noted.

Uluçam said that water works should work under one roof and it is inevitable to create a unit for climate change.

Chamber of Earth Science Engineers: « Water Resources Management Plan and Action Plan Against Drought » should be prepared « 

Mehmet Necdet, President of the Chamber of Earth Science Engineers, reminded that January is the least rainfall month, the Cyprus should not be forgotten that the global climate crisis is under the crisis.

Necdet said that the water authorities in Southern Cyprus took a series of measures regarding water saving in the summer and that the water resources management plan in the TRNC should be prepared urgently.

“Our water resources are decreasing day by day. The agricultural sector is standing with subsidies.” Necdet said the importance of establishing an action plan against drought and the establishment of a two -communal technical committee on water management. Necdet, well -digging permits, said that there are problems, the authorities called for the litigation to the substitutes.

Chamber of Landscape Architects: “The creation of new landscape areas is important for a livable environment”

Huriye NIGHTMAZ, a member of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Landscape Architects, emphasized the importance of the protection of natural areas and the creation of new landscape areas for the livable environment.

In this context, touching on individual awareness and responsibilities, Nightyatmaz, riding a bike, walking, hybrid vehicles, home and offices, such as making energy efficiency applications, such as the steps to reduce the steps to reduce the steps.

NIGHTMAZ, the European Green Consensus, the proposed measures should be adopted as a country by noting, called for the establishment of corporate units on issues such as climate change.

“Unplanned construction and environmental insensitivity to the environment destroy the ecosystem.” He said that the manpower, which causes the destruction of the environment and nature, could work with a greater force to repair it and come back to life.

Chamber of Forestry Engineers: « More planting should be done to increase forest areas »

President of the Chamber of Forestry Engineers Ahmet Iyigün, forest fires, human -induced damages and insects due to the decrease in forest areas day by day, stressed that the preservation of forest ecosystems is vital.

Goodgun, the presence of forest should be increased, but the number of seedlings produced in nursery is not sufficient, noting that « Tepebasi fire 2 thousand 71 hectares were burned, 26 hectares were afforested. 449 thousand saplings were planted. So we do not have the number of seedlings to afford the existing area. » he said.

Çamkkese insects also attracted attention to the damage caused by Kızılçam trees, Iyigün, reminded of the practices made during the British administration; He said that the olive trees in nature can be vaccinated and brought to the society.

Afforestation will contribute to reducing the increasing air temperatures with global warming, said that there are examples of this, said goodgun, long -term plans should be made to solve problems, he said.