SOUR Partner Inanc Eray Spoke at “Coming Together and Building Back Better” Conference
On February 28, 2024, SOUR Partner Inanc Eray took the stage at Bilgi University as a speaker at the "Coming Together and Building Back Better" conference. The event brought together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and NGOs to discuss the long-term impacts of the February 6, 2023, earthquakes in Turkey and strategies for sustainable rebuilding and resilience.
In his talk, "Resilience Through Community Activation," Inanc explored how empowering communities can lead to more effective disaster recovery and long-term resilience. He emphasized the importance of inclusive, human-centered design approaches in post-disaster reconstruction, bridging the gap between emergency response and sustainable development.
The conference served as a vital platform for discussing solutions to the challenges of rebuilding after natural disasters, including the provision of emergency and transitional shelters, risk reduction strategies, and community-driven recovery efforts. SOUR remains committed to contributing to these critical conversations and advocating for design solutions that prioritize social and environmental sustainability.
For more details about the conference, visit Bilgi University’s event page.
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