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ENVIRONMENT INSTITUTE - ENVI

MISSION

Help develop environmental policies based on science and technology Practicing and disseminating Best Available Technologies (BAP) Practicing and disseminating Best Environmental Practices (BEP) Providing industrial services (consulting and engineering services) Providing accredited laboratory services

The Environment Institute aims to enhance the country’s competitive edge and raise the standard of living through sustainable development in line with national priorities.

VISION

INSTITUTE STRUCTURE

EMPLOYEE PROFILEPersonnel profile

Marine and In-Land Water Management

Water and Wastewater Management

STRATEGIC BUSINESS UNIT

Solid and Hazardous Waste Management

Air Quality Management

STRATEGIC BUSINESS UNIT

ORGANIZATION CHART

TÜBİTAK MRC PRESIDENT

INSTITUTE DIRECTOR

INSTITUTE BOARD ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Water and Wastewater Management

Solid and Hazardous Waste Management

Air Quality Management

Marine and In-Land Water Management

Laboratory Managers

Researchers

Technicians

Laboratory Managers

Researchers

Technicians

Laboratory Managers

Researchers

Technicians

Laboratory Managers

Researchers

Technicians

INSTITUTE DEPUTY DIRECTORS

PROJECT MANAGERS

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

UNIT

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

STAFFSECRETARIAT

LABORATORIES

TUBITAK MARMARA RESEARCH CENTERChemistry & Environment Institute

SelectSelecteded Example Example ProjectsProjects

Science and Policy Integration for COastal System Assessment (SPICOSA)

2007 - 2010

Funding: European Commission 6th Framework Program

Objectives Create a self-evolving, operational

framework for delivering prognostic assessments of policy options for the sustainable management of coastal zones considering their ecological, social and economic aspects

Developing the methodology called Systems Approach Framework (SAF)

Outcomes Test and improve the SAF at

eighteen Study Site Applications (SSAs) all over Europe, including İzmit Bay

PROJECTS

Partners: 8 Country, 11 partnersFunding: European Commission MEDA Program

Sustainable Concepts Towards A Zero Outflow Municipality, ZER0-M

2003 - 2008

Objectives Achieving sustainable water management

for small municipalities Using technologies to achieve optimized

close-loop usage of all water flows Render widespread usage of these

applications

Outcomes Obtaining low water consumption Separation of grey, black and yellow water Reuse of treated water for non-drinking purposes Technology development of these systems and optimization and adaptation

according to living conditions and climate Constructing a Training and Demonstration Center (TDC) in MRC

PROJECTS

Objective/Target: Reduction of pollutant loads to the Mediterranean, Aegean, Black, and Marmara Seas from sectoral sources

Scope: Determination of pollutant loads to each of the seas on a sectoral basis, preparation of a National Action Plan for load reduction

Previous supporting activities: National Diagnostic Analysis, Baseline Budget

Development of a National Action Plan for Land-Based Pollutants

Project Type: Turkish Ministry of Environment & Forestry (2001-2005); continued with UNEP (2005); additional future phases expected

State Institution : Ministry of Environment and ForestryPartners: TÜBİTAK MRC, METU MSI & DEU IMSTFunding: TÜBİTAK 1007 program

Urban Wastewater Management Along Coastal Areas of Turkey:Re-identification of Hot Spots & Sensitive Areas

2008 - 2011

Objectives Update/review HS/SA Determination of risk of eutrophication Develop eutrophication coast models for the priority

areas in terms of social-economic Determine nutrient assimilation capacity and limiting

nutrientOptimum treatment technology for N/P by domestic

wastewaterOutcomesProvision the use of new concept, idea and technologies

to protect ecosystem for CZ to reduce inputs LBSImprovement management strategy of HS and SAs; to

achieve responsibilities of Turkey defined by Barcelona and Bucharest Conventions;

Contribution to integrated environmental studies

PROJECTS

Funding: Undersecretariat of Maritime Affairs

Control and Management of the Harmful Aquatic Organisms and Pathogens Transferred by Ballast Water

2006 - 2008

Objectives Determine current situation and risk in the

Turkish ports related to ballast water transfer Develop Ballast Water Management System

for Turkey according to Ballast Water Convention

Determine the national liabilities, responsibilities and activities in order to implement the Ballast Water Convention (2004) after it’s ratification by Turkey

Determining the necessary administrative/technical infrastructure

Preparation of the Ballast Water legislation

PROJECTS

Funding: Undersecretariat of Maritime Affairs Ministry of Environment and Forestry

Constitution of Emergency Response Centers & National and Regional Contingency Plans

2007 - 2010

Objectives Establishing Emergency Response Centers (ERC) response against

marine pollution due to oil and other harmful pollutants Determining the necessary number of vehicles, equipment, material, and

personnel of ERC Determining the most suitable methods for quick and effective response

and educational methods Determining the vulnerability of the coasts and marine environment to oil

and other harmful pollutants Determining the preventive actions in

case of emergency Preparation of a database including the

effects of harmful pollutants to increase the response effectiveness

PROJECTS

Objective: Environmentally, economically, and socially sound exploitation of agricultural waste residues in Turkey

Targets: - Transfer of EU experience regarding policy and technology

- Improved agricultural waste management practices and policy in Turkey, for reduced environmental impact

- Use of waste residues for energy production

Exploitation of Agricultural Residues in Turkey

(AGRO-WASTE)

Scope: Mapping of exploitable waste residues and energy potential; analysis of administrative, legislative, and institutional barriers; technology review; pilot studies

Partners: 4 Partners (3 EU countries, Turkey)

Project Type: EC LIFE Project (2004-2006)

TUBITAK MRCChemistry and Environment Institute

Application of Nanotechnologies for Separation and Recovery of Volatile Organic Compounds from Waste Air Streams

Objective: Compilation and presentation of the latest developments with respect to systematically addressing volatile organic compound (VOC) pollution prevention

Targets: - Dissemination of knowledge regarding pollution-prevention approaches and membrane technologies for VOC separation from gaseous wastes

- Development of international networks in this research areaScope: Information dissemination activities (e.g., international conference organization; development, review, and dissemination of technical papers) Partners: 3 Partners from 3 countries (1 EU, 2 CC) Project Type: EU 6th Framework Project (2004-2005)

State Institution: Ministry of Agriculture and Rural affairs, TÜGEMPartners: 18 Mart Uni. SÜF, KTÜ, SÜF, TKB TAGEM, SUMAE ITUFunding: TÜBİTAK 1007 program

Environmental Impacts of Marine Cage Fish Farms on the Marine Ecosystem

2008 - 2011

Objectives Determination of environmental effects of the marine cage fish farms Supplying information to decision makers Supplying information to related ministries to develop regulations and

legislations for sustainable use Determination of effective control mechanism

Outcomes Determine the Environmental impacts of marine aquaculture Development of a online control mechanism for marine aquaculture

facilities Determining 5 parameters for the online control system

PROJECTS

PROJECTSTextile industry wastewater

management &CP application (EUREKA)

• Application of CP scenarios – woolen textile • Segregation of streams / reusable remaining• Separate treatment and reuse• Designed pollution abatement strategy with reuse/recycle concept • Feasibility study • Biodegradability oriented WW treatability studies, • Funded by EUREKA, E! 2054-Surveyor (2001- 2003) • Conducted jointly by 2 EU partners (CITEVE-Portugal, GSF-Germany

Funding: Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (Water and Sewerage Administration)

Pollution status of the Istanbul Water Reservoirs 2004 - 2009

Objectives Determination of water quality, ecological structure

and pollution status of the lakes Investigation of the effects of the stream/river

discharges to the aquatic environment Obtaining recent data/information for the future lake

management plans

Outcomes Ecological structure, water quality and sediment

pollution status of the lakes were determined. Effects of the discharges to the lake

ecosystem were investigated Recent data were obtained for the

sustainable management of the lakes.

PROJECTS

PROJECTS

TUBITAK – MRC interaction and collaboration with WSSTP- MSMG

• Meetings, represented the country priorities• Contribution to Vision doc./SRA• Taking part in pilots - Sustainable Sludge Management in Urban Areas - WSSTP – UPT4 - Urban Areas, climate change impacts - Adaptation of water supply and sanitation systems to cope with climate change - Coastal Zones – Izmit Bay

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