Antalya:Children are being inspired to tackle climate change through science thanks to the Science Türkiye project, an initiative that introduces young minds to scientific exploration and problem-solving at an early age.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, the project is operated by the Türkiye Technology Team Foundation (T3 Foundation) and is currently being featured at the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) hosted by Türkiye in Antalya. Kubra Sari, an education research and development coordinator at the T3 Foundation, highlighted the project's mission to foster scientific awareness among children, aiming to transform Türkiye into a technology-developing society.

The Science Türkiye project offers workshops across nearly 33 science centers both within Türkiye and internationally. These workshops cover a range of topics including agricultural technologies, natural sciences, and design, with a strong emphasis on sustainability-related issues such as the water cycle, water conservation, and climate change.

The project encourages children to develop scientific thinking and innovation skills. Activities such as smart agriculture workshops allow children to place sensors in soil to measure moisture levels, using the data to create efficient irrigation systems. Additionally, through the Energy House Project, children learn about renewable energy sources and design energy-efficient homes, experimenting with wind and solar energies. In bioplastics workshops, children create alternative plastics using household materials.

The COP31 summit has provided a platform for the T3 Foundation to showcase the Science Türkiye project to an international audience, sharing their educational work and achievements in science centers globally. Sari expressed pride in presenting these initiatives to visitors from various countries.