Ankara University National Center for the Sea and Maritime Law (DEHUKAM) Researchers Emre Önsöz, Muhammed Eren Başaran and Çağrı Ünal, along with Beren Açanal and Süleyman Güngör, members of the Ankara University Society for Maritime, Polar, and Climate Law Research (DEKAT), delivered a presentation on November 9-10, 2026, at the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) Pavilion in the COP31 Green Zone.

The presentations covered DEHUKAM’s activities in the fields of law of the sea and maritime policies, as well as the “Youth4Climed” Project and Türkiye’s efforts in marine spatial planning. Information was also shared on initiatives contributing to Türkiye’s scientific and institutional capacity in the maritime field.

Through such events held within the framework of COP31, DEHUKAM continues to contribute to the dissemination of academic knowledge and expertise at national and international platforms and to raising awareness of issues concerning the seas and oceans.