Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin spoke to A Haber: Türkiye has proven its power in the international arena

The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), held in Antalya, continues on its sixth day with critical negotiations at ministerial level and intense diplomacy traffic. Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin, who participated in A News live broadcast at the opening of the "Climate School" implemented within the scope of the summit, stated that they carried environmental and nature awareness beyond textbooks with the Turkey Century Education Model and drew attention to Türkiye's global diplomatic power and the livable world heritage to be left to future generations.

Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin, in his special statements to A Haber, stated that Türkiye demonstrates its power and reputation in the international arena by hosting international organizations.

Making evaluations about the Climate School, which was opened within the scope of COP31, Tekin stated that they are carrying out studies to increase environmental awareness in all high schools. He emphasized that they aim to bring nature and environmental awareness to future generations with the Türkiye Century Education Model.

A Haber reporter Abdullah Ünver said, "We are currently at the opening of the climate school. What can you say about today?" Commenting on the question, Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin said, "First of all, such organizations are very important for us to see Türkiye's power and reputation in the international arena. The heads of state and government of 102 different countries were here for this COP31. As you said, we recently held the NATO Summit, which is watched with envy all over the world. Turkey really constantly shows its reputation in the international arena. Especially in such organizations, everyone says that Türkiye makes its difference felt." With his words, he underlined the importance of global organizations hosted by Türkiye.

Stating that the summit was carried out with a perfect organization, Minister Tekin said, "Therefore, I would like to thank everyone who contributed, especially our Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Murat Kurum and his team. It was an exemplary summit in terms of Türkiye's reputation and its prestige in the world." he said.

Referring to the contributions of the Ministry of National Education within the scope of the summit and its steps towards young people, Minister Yusuf Tekin said, "In this process, we, like all other ministries and other public institutions, have made an effort to fulfill our part in this summit in terms of Türkiye's reputation. The Climate School, which we are currently opening and will continue, is one of these events. We had organized competitions in all our high schools across Turkey, against climate and environmental disasters, to increase environmental awareness. Today, their finals are being held. Events in this sense are held all over Türkiye. "The series was organized solely regarding COP31." He explained the comprehensive projects carried out with his words.

Stating that environmental and nature awareness is not only limited to this summit, but has been placed at the heart of the curriculum as a deep-rooted civilization responsibility, Minister Tekin said, "In fact, our efforts regarding the environment and climate change are not limited to COP31. We tried to build a philosophy with the Turkey Century Education Model: We said that in Türkiye, our past, our past accumulation, our civilization, we are followers of a civilization that makes people responsible not only to other people, but also to all the nature around them and to the creatures living in nature. "And this is not just about the past; we are obliged to leave a healthy, livable environment for those who will live in this world in the future." He made a statement.

Detailing the philosophical background of the model, Tekin said, "Therefore, we focused on this knowledge while building the Turkey Century Education Model. We said that our children will benefit from the environment, but in order for future generations to use it healthily, they must leave it clean, use it cleanly and use it in a limited and moderate manner so that they can live in a healthy environment. Turkey Climate School is also an exemplary model in which this philosophy is put forward as an application area outside of classes. We will share our work on this subject with our guests here, too." he said.