Passing cultural heritage on to future generations requires an understanding of its history and of the protection it needs as environmental conditions change.

As the Earth Foundation for Combating Climate Change, we delivered a one-day awareness programme for teachers in cooperation with the Antalya Regional Directorate of Foundations. The programme brought together 25 teachers from schools affiliated with the Ministry of National Education. It introduced heritage properties owned by foundations in Kaleiçi and addressed the importance of protecting them from the impacts of climate change. The information session with teachers took place inside Antalya Mevlevihanesi, the city’s Mevlevi Lodge. Our Foundation also supported the programme as a sponsor.

The central aim was to connect climate awareness with an understanding of cultural heritage conservation. Historic buildings preserve knowledge of a city’s past, ways of life and shared memory. To sustain these values, we believe that an interest in cultural heritage should grow into a sense of responsibility for its protection.