Sustainability and Well-being
The Sustainability and Wellbeing cluster extends from IPC’s Urbanization and Local Governance program, broadening IPC’s focus on urban transformation to include the environmental, social, cultural, and economic aspects of sustainable development.
Based on nearly a decade of research on Turkey’s urban dynamics, local governance, migration, socioeconomic inequality, and the effects of globalization, IPC’s research now takes a wider, future-focused approach to the challenges and opportunities of sustainable living in an age marked by rapid urbanization and planetary pressures.
Within this cluster, IPC explores the changing relationship between people, cities, and the environment, with a special focus on climate resilience, sustainable food systems, cultural heritage, urban governance, demographic shifts, and social inclusion. It examines how local and regional contexts—particularly in Anatolian cities—are influenced by global trends, and how these contexts, in turn, shape policy decisions, community experiences, and quality of life.
Through public programs like Minerva Talks, Reading Istanbul in Literature, and From Farm to Table: Food, Culture and Politics, along with collaborative events such as The Urban Future of Humanity, IPC views sustainability not just as a technical or policy issue but as a cultural, social, and ecological experience. These activities showcase the connection between urban history, current urban life, food and agriculture, migration, cultural production, and environmental change.
Additionally, IPC contributes to the public discourse in this area through publications such as Zappa Zamanlar: IPC Special Series, published monthly in Aposto and on our website, which links sustainability themes with broader political, economic, and global developments. By combining research, public engagement, and interdisciplinary dialogue, IPC’s work on Sustainability aims to provide actionable insights for policymakers, local governments, civil society, and communities, helping create a more livable, resilient, and just future.
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Reading Istanbul in Literature 11 - Suat Derviş's İstanbul Landscapes: The Streets of Istanbul Paved With Gold
IPC organized a conference titled ''Reading Istanbul in Literature: Suat Derviş's İstanbul Landscapes: The Streets of Istanbul Paved With Gold'' which was delivered by Didem Ardalı Büyükarman, and moderated by Seval Şahin at IPC on March 18.
Minerva Talks: Istanbul in History - Feeding Istanbul: the Political Economy of Food Supply
IPC and Tarih Vakfı continue to organize the monthly "Minerva Talks: Istanbul in History'' series. The discussion titled ''Feeding Istanbul: the Political Economy of Food Supply'' moderated by Ayşe Köse Badur and Ayşe Özil, was delivered by Candan Türkkan on March 14 at IPC.
What Kind of City? - Art, History and Society
The event organized by İPM, “What Kind of City? - Art, History and Society,” was held on March 12 at İPM with the participation of Murat Germen, Zafer Yenal, and Cenk Özbay, moderated by Murad Tiryakioğlu.
From Farm to Table: Food, Culture and Politics Talks - Localizing Cuisines, Globalizing Tastes
The event ''From Farm to Table: Food, Culture and Politics Talks - Localizing Cuisines, Globalizing Tastes'' took place on March 5 at IPC with the participation of Derya Nizam, Mansur Aşkar and Tangör Tan, and moderated by Zafer Yenal.
Reading Istanbul in Literature - 10: Kemal Tahir's Istanbul as a Material for Historiography
IPC organized a conference titled ''Reading Istanbul in Literature: Kemal Tahir's Istanbul as a Material for Historiography'' which was delivered by Elçin Arabacı and moderated by Seval Şahin at IPC on February 26.
What Kind of City? - Commons and Living Together
The event organized by İPM, “What Kind of City? - Commons and Living Together,” was held on February 20 at İPM with the participation of Fikret Adaman, Begüm Özden Fırat, and Ferhat Kentel, moderated by Murad Tiryakioğlu.