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EMU Collaborates with Makamer in Conservation of Ayluga Wetlands

At 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 12 December 2017, Eastern Mediterranean University Rector Prof. Dr. Necdet Osam received Famagusta Women’s Centre Association’s (MAKAMER) Ayluga Wetlands Protection Committee. Vice Rector for Administrative and Technical Affairs Prof. Dr. Özgür Eren was also present at the meeting during which Prof. Dr. Osam provided information to MAKAMER volunteers about EMU’s ongoing work on Ayluga Wetlands. MAKAMER volunteers also provided information about their association and committee and asked for EMU’s support regarding the conservation and improvement of Ayluga Wetlands.

EMU in Full Support of the Preservation of Ecological System

Rector of EMU Prof. Dr. Necdet Osam expressed their happiness and full support regarding the university’s involvement in prospective joint projects concerning the protection and improvement of Ayluga Wetlands. The meeting also hosted information exchange on  possible areas of joint work.

Underlining the fact that EMU is an institution protecting life and environment, Prof. Dr. Osam put forth that the university will provide support for the conservation of Ayluga Wetlands, over 135 types of birds and other animals residing within the region. Prof. Dr. Osam also assured that the university will fight against pollution and possible damages to the ecological system at the said area.

Vice Rector for Administrative and Technical Affairs Prof. Dr. Özgür Eren stated that the university is in close communication with relevant ministries and State Department of Environmental Affairs regarding the improvement of the said area. Putting forth that the university has developed a number of projects regarding the cleaning of the wetlands, Prof. Dr. Eren added that towards fulfilling the aims of the said project,  they have carried out level measurements within 2017 summer period. Expressing their pleasure in EMU’s prospective support, MAKAMER volunteers highlighted the value of EMU’s important role and contributions in the said projects. At the end of the meeting, MAKAMER presented EMU Rector Prof. Dr. Osam a frame.