Organised in collaboration between Hacettepe University Faculty of Fine Arts and Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences within the framework of "Hacettepe University Climate Dialogues Towards COP31", an integrated event entitled "Creative Governance for Local Climate Vision: Climate Dialogues Art-Governance Panel & Exhibition" will be held on Tuesday, 6 October 2026, at 10:20 at the Faculty of Fine Arts Prof. Dr A. Turani Conference Hall and Foyer Area (Block A, Ground Floor).

The event will commence with the exhibition opening by Prof. Dr Nadire Şule Atılgan, Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, and opening remarks by Prof. Dr Yonca İldeş, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences. Subsequently, a panel discussion moderated by Prof. Dr M. Kemal Öktem from the Department of Political Science and Public Administration will comprehensively examine multifaceted themes including the role of art in climate adaptation, sustainable architecture, creative cities, environment, and aesthetics.

Panellists and Topics:

• Prof. Dr Serhat Kaymas (Faculty of Communication, Department of Radio, Television and Cinema) – "Rethinking the Boundaries of Media for Sustainable Development and Liveable Creative Cities"
   
• Prof. Refa Emrali (Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Sculpture) – "The Last Drop: Artistic Actions in Fragile Ecosystems"
   
• Dr Shihomi Ara Aksoy (Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Economics) – "From Awareness to Acceptance: Art as a Catalyst for Urban Climate Adaptation & Nature-Based Solutions"
   
• Prof. Dr Meltem Yılmaz (Dean of the Faculty of Architecture) – "Sustainable Architecture and Aesthetics"
   
• Prof. İsmail Ateş (Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Painting) – "Japanese Contemporary Art and the Environment"
   

Prof. Dr Nadire Şule Atılgan (Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts) – "Campus Art, Game Aesthetics, and Character-Based Design within the Context of Sustainability"