SAMSUN (AA) - The Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) Bicycle and Nature Sports Community (BIDOST) and the Bafra Culture and Sports Community held an event titled "Voluntary Green Pedals, Reducing Carbon Footprint" at the Bafra Kızılırmak Bird Sanctuary.
Gathering together to raise environmental awareness, raise awareness about reducing their carbon footprint, and encourage cycling, 34 community members rode among the natural resources, closely observing the bird sanctuary's biodiversity and sharing messages about sustainable living.
In her opening speech, Community President Sude Minuz stated that the aim of the event was to demonstrate that sustainable living is possible, even with small steps. The Presidents stated, "Every pedal we pedal is a message to the world: 'We are ready for change.' Every pedal you take today is a breath of fresh air for both our health and our planet."
Community Advisor Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yavuz Yasul, commenting after the event, emphasized that cycling is an important step for clean air, a healthy life, and low carbon emissions. Yasul said, "Nature is a home entrusted to us, and protecting it is our responsibility. Today, we have seen once again how powerful an impact individual changes can create when combined."
The Community Presidents thanked Ondokuz Mayıs University Rector Prof. Dr. He expressed his gratitude to Fatma Aydın, the Department of Health, Culture and Sports, and all the staff who contributed.
News about the event appeared in local and national press.
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