Near East University plays an active role in policy development in collaboration with Gönyeli-Alayköy Municipality, focusing on sustainable urban management and environmental governance. This partnership aims to implement innovative projects across various sectors like energy, waste management, and transportation, envisioning a sustainable and technologically advanced city.
The collaboration seeks to leverage technology in city management within Northern Cyprus through educational programs, research endeavors, and joint projects. Among the priorities are enhancing energy efficiency and introducing smart solutions in waste management, traffic control, and transportation.
NEU Rector Prof. Dr. Tamer Şanlıdağ highlighted the need for innovative approaches to ensure sustainable urban living in Northern Cyprus. Emphasizing the university’s capacity for groundbreaking technological solutions, Prof. Dr. Şanlıdağ expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, aiming to merge NEU’s expertise with Gönyeli-Alayköy Municipality’s vision.
Gönyeli-Alayköy Municipality Mayor Hüseyin Amcaoğlu stressed the importance of this partnership to enhance efficiency, especially in water, energy, and waste management. He highlighted the municipality’s commitment to science-based governance, aiming to address climate change and environmental sustainability.
Near East University Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering Dean Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Gökçekuş expressed gratitude for the opportunity to contribute to Gönyeli’s development using NEU’s resources. He commended the municipality’s forward-thinking leadership for facilitating innovative city planning.
This strategic alliance underscores a concerted effort toward fostering a sustainable, technology-driven urban landscape, emphasizing collaborative innovation and scientific guidance for holistic urban development.
