Training Information
- Training Method: Online Training
- Training Date: Will be scheduled when sufficient pre-registrations are reached.
- Training Duration: 12 Hours
- Number of Participants: Minimum 15, maximum 30. If fewer than 15 participants, the training will not take place and fees will be refunded. For 30 or more, new groups will be formed based on registration priority.
- Certificate of Attendance: Issued for 80% or more attendance.
Important Information
The training is organized by the Expert Witness Department to enhance professional development and knowledge for those who have at least 5 years of practical experience in their field and meet the qualifications listed in the link below.
The certificate obtained at the end of the training cannot be used as proof of 5 years of practical experience in this field.
Expert Witness Sub-Specialty Qualifications
Training Objective
The main objective of this training is to raise scientific and practical awareness among participants about the impacts of climate change on garden plants. It also aims to provide knowledge and motivation for assessing local climate risks and implementing solution-oriented gardening practices.
Target Audience
- Expert Witnesses
- All stakeholders involved in agricultural production
Training Content
Day 1
- Concept of climate change
- Definitions of global warming, greenhouse gases, and climate change
- Carbon cycle and atmospheric composition
- Anthropogenic (human-caused) impacts
- Natural climate variability (volcanic activity, solar cycles)
- Historical climate data and change examples
Day 2
- Effects of climate change on plant production
- Impact of temperature rise on the water cycle
- Effects on photosynthesis, flowering, and fruit development
- Yield reduction and deterioration in product quality
- Changes in quality and nutritional value
- Notable scientific studies and predictions
- Search for alternative crops
- New agricultural strategies requiring adaptation
- Adaptation of new species and associated risks
Day 3
- New approaches in production planning
- Selection of local and climate-resilient species
- Sustainable production models
- Examples of products adapted to climate change
- Increase in input costs (irrigation, chemicals, fertilizer)
- Product losses and income reduction
Day 4
- Policy, Society, and Future Outlook
- Sustainable development goals
- Agricultural support programs promoting sustainable farming
- Community-based applications and volunteering
- Future trends in climate-smart gardening
Learning Outcomes
- Understand climate change in its ecological and agricultural dimensions,
- Comprehend physiological and morphological responses of garden plants,
- Learn innovative approaches on species adaptation and water management and gain skills for sustainable, climate-smart production planning
Important Notice
- Certificates are issued for participation of 80% or more. Participants below 80% will not receive a certificate.
- Certificates are sent via PTT Cargo after training. Participants are responsible for providing up-to-date address and contact information.
- For all inquiries: usem@uludag.edu.tr
- Payments are accepted online only.
- Credit card installments are not available.
- For corporate invoices: 0850 840 8543
Note: For those who register definitively, if they cannot attend the training for a valid reason and need to cancel, refunds may take approximately 1 month due to internal procedures of revolving fund management. Please consider this before registering.