Updated on 19 September 2026
Climate-Smart Urban–Rural Food and Water Systems Using GIS, Earth Observation and AI
Agricultural Engineer & Researcher at Van Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry
Van, Türkiye
About
We are seeking partners to develop a collaborative proposal for DUT Call 2026 focusing on climate-resilient urban–rural transitions and sustainable management of food, land and water resources.
Van, located in Eastern Türkiye, offers a distinctive pilot environment where urban expansion, peri-urban agriculture, water constraints, climate variability and rural–urban interactions can be studied together.
Our potential contribution includes GIS and spatial analysis, Earth observation and satellite data, AI/ML-supported decision tools, agricultural and land suitability assessment, field observations, and engagement with local agricultural stakeholders.
A potential pilot could integrate satellite imagery, climate, land-use, topographic and agricultural information to identify climate and water-related pressures and support more sustainable planning of peri-urban agricultural areas and food systems.
We are particularly interested in joining or co-developing a consortium with universities, research organisations, municipalities, technology partners and other public authorities working on climate resilience, sustainable urban food systems, water management, nature-based solutions, Earth observation, GIS and digital decision-support.
We are open to adapting the Van pilot and our technical contribution to the objectives and work packages of an emerging DUT Call 2026 consortium.
Organisation
Van Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry
Government Organisation / Ministry
van, Türkiye
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