# Environmental education initiatives in Mersin

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/environmental-education-initiatives-in-mersin
> Updated: 2026-09-12T07:09:45.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

In Mersin, Turkey, the Mercan 100. Yıl Climate and Environment Science Center, operated by the Mersin Metropolitan Municipality, completed a summer school program for 587 children. The center, which is the first in Turkey dedicated to climate and environmental themes, provided workshops in robotics, marine sciences, astronomy, and climate innovation.

Additionally, teachers in the Yenişehir district developed an eight-book fairy tale series titled ‘Evvel Yeşil, Ahir Yeşil’. This educational project uses cultural figures like Keloğlan and Nasreddin Hoca to teach children about biodiversity, water conservation, zero waste, and sustainability.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: Mersin hosts religious education and pilgrimage programs

Religious education initiatives in Mersin, Turkey, included a prayer awareness program for children and an Umrah pilgrimage for 20 students who completed their Hafiz training.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mersin-hosts-religious-education-and-pilgrimage-programs

### 2026-09-11: Mersin science center completes summer school for 587 children

Mersin’s Mercan Science Center completed summer workshops for 587 children, while local teachers launched an eight-book fairy tale series to promote environmental awareness through cultural storytelling.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mersin-science-center-completes-summer-school-for-587-children

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