UCWEP takes part in COP16

We, as UCWEP and the Union of the World Electronic Press Council (UCWEP), took our place at the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, which started today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. UCWEP participates in various events to highlight the role of media in environmental issues and the contributions that digitalization can make in the fight against desertification.

In his statement to COP16, UCWEP President Hasan Taşkın stated that the fight against desertification requires global cooperation and awareness. Taşkın included the following statements in his message:
“Desertification is a global problem that has not only environmental but also economic and social effects. The responsibility of the media on this issue is of critical importance in raising public awareness and disseminating solution suggestions. As UCWEP, we are mobilizing our media power to contribute to this struggle by participating in COP16. By this means, we also strengthen our goal of international cooperation and developing joint projects.”

At the UCWEP stand, External Relations Coordinator Fatih Poyraz communicates with the participants one-on-one throughout the organization, conveying both UCWEP’s vision and how the media-digitalization connection can contribute to the solution of environmental problems. Our stand attracts great attention from international representatives and media professionals.

Energy Director of the General Secretariat of the Arab States Cooperation Council, Dr. He visited the UCWEP ballot box with Mohammed F. Al-Rashidi and received information from President Hasan Taşkın.

UCWEP – UCWEP’s Goals at COP16

1. Strengthening the Relationship between Media and Environment: Discussing the role of media and producing solutions to raise awareness of environmental problems.

2. Contribution of Digitalization: Raising awareness on how digital platforms can be used as a tool for sustainable solutions and information sharing.3. International Collaborations: Developing new partnerships and projects on desertification and climate change.

UCWEP will take an active role by participating in panels, roundtable meetings and international cooperation sessions to be held during COP16. Aiming to establish sustainable communication networks with media representatives throughout the organization, UCWEP will continue to play a leading role in the field of media and environment.