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Turkey earthquake mitigation and urban resilience

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Turkey continues to address vulnerabilities in its building stock and disaster preparedness through a combination of scientific integration and localized strategic planning. At the 40th General Assembly of the European Seismological Commission in Istanbul, Minister Çiftçi emphasized the necessity of combining science with state responsibility, noting that AFAD’s earthquake observation network now shares data with ten countries and five international seismology centers. Recent data from the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change indicates that of 36 million independent units, approximately 6 million are at risk and 2 million require urgent transformation. Due to the high costs of reconstruction, experts are highlighting engineering-based reinforcement as a critical alternative. Effective methods include steel construction for its flexibility, tunnel formwork systems in reinforced concrete to minimize torsional movement, wooden frame structures, and advanced seismic isolation technologies. Efforts to enhance urban resilience have expanded to include regional climate adaptation and proactive preparedness. In Rize, AK Party Vice President Nilhan Ayan identified high risks of floods and landslides in the Black Sea region, stating the government aims to match post-disaster response strength with proactive risk reduction. In Karşıyaka, the municipality has implemented educational initiatives, such as training sessions at the Disaster Education Center, which use simulations for earthquakes, floods, and tsunamis to build community resilience. Municipalities are increasingly adopting digital tools and localized plans. Mersin is updating its Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Plan, while Elazığ utilizes Geographic Information Systems for risk-prone building data. In Adapazarı, leaders are advocating for urban transformation roadmaps that include financial models to protect citizens from debt. Academic research is further advancing these efforts through specialized technological projects. Karadeniz Technical University has launched an EU-funded Horizon Europe project in Trabzon that utilizes artificial intelligence to analyze disaster risks and develop modular structures designed to serve as safe shelters during emergencies.

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