GRF Young Professionals Program
2022-2023 Term, Fifth Meeting
June 17, 2023

The fifth and final meeting of the 2022-2023 term of the GRF Young Professionals Program, which aims to provide a platform for young professionals who are equipped with the resolve, background, and experience to contribute to the future of Turkey and the world, was held on June 17, 2023 at GRF office.

The presentations and discussions held at the meeting, conducted under the theme of  “Technology and Climate", revolved around the present state of technologies such as geoengineering, modular nuclear reactors, green hydrogen, and carbon capture and storage, which are prominent in the fight against climate change, and the potential risks and benefits that are associated with their wide-scale implementation in the future.

The presenters used the following books as reference points in addressing their selected topic:

Technology and Climate

Bill Gates - How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need

Elizabeth Kolbert - Under a White Sky: The Nature of the Future