Activities

Activities

Activities

Activities

As Boğatepe Environment and Life Association, we have been developing projects that combine nature, culture, and community-driven development since the beginning. By blending local wisdom with scientific methods, we work in areas ranging from biodiversity and solidarity tourism to women's empowerment and climate-friendly production. Through national and international partnerships, these projects aim to provide sustainable solutions for rural areas, inspired by the Boğatepe model.

As Boğatepe Environment and Life Association, we have been developing projects that combine nature, culture, and community-driven development since the beginning. By blending local wisdom with scientific methods, we work in areas ranging from biodiversity and solidarity tourism to women's empowerment and climate-friendly production. Through national and international partnerships, these projects aim to provide sustainable solutions for rural areas, inspired by the Boğatepe model.

Pastoralism and sustainability: Participatory planning for the governance of extensive grazing in Turkey

Pastoralism and sustainability: Participatory planning for the governance of extensive grazing in Turkey

Boğatepe Charter of Futures

Boğatepe Charter of Futures

Kars Cheese Route

Kars Cheese Route

Inventory Study of Eastern Anatolia's Local Cheeses and Producers

Inventory Study of Eastern Anatolia's Local Cheeses and Producers

Capacity Building for Women in Tourism Services in Boğatepe and Susuz

Capacity Building for Women in Tourism Services in Boğatepe and Susuz

Sensory Analysis and Panelist Training for Geographically Indicated Kars Kaşarı

Sensory Analysis and Panelist Training for Geographically Indicated Kars Kaşarı

International Symposium: The Geographical Indication of Kars Kaşarı

International Symposium: The Geographical Indication of Kars Kaşarı

Protection and Marketing of Farmhouse Cheeses: EU Ministry Erasmus+ Strategic Partnerships Project

Protection and Marketing of Farmhouse Cheeses: EU Ministry Erasmus+ Strategic Partnerships Project

Research on the History of Cheesemaking in Kars

Research on the History of Cheesemaking in Kars

Medicinal Plants of the Kars-Susuz Region Project

Medicinal Plants of the Kars-Susuz Region Project

Geographical Indication of Traditional Kars Cheese

Geographical Indication of Traditional Kars Cheese

Establishment of Ekomüze Zavot

Establishment of Ekomüze Zavot

Protection of Local Seeds and Products in the Kars Region Through Sustainable Village Projects - PHASE II

Protection of Local Seeds and Products in the Kars Region Through Sustainable Village Projects - PHASE II

Life with Plants and Sustainability Project in Boğatepe Village

Life with Plants and Sustainability Project in Boğatepe Village

Protection of Local Seeds and Products in the Kars Region Through Sustainable Village Projects - PHASE I

Protection of Local Seeds and Products in the Kars Region Through Sustainable Village Projects - PHASE I

Medicinal Plants of the Kars-Susuz Region Project

Medicinal Plants of the Kars-Susuz Region Project

Project Date: 2013 - 2014

Funder/Supporter: Serhat Development Agency (SERKA)

Project Partner: Cilavuz Kalkınma Derneği (CILAVUZ-DER) (Cilavuz Development Association)

Sector: Biodiversity, Traditional Medicine, Phytotherapy, Publishing, Rural Development

This project is one of the finest examples of how ÇEVDER's pioneering work in Boğatepe has inspired other rural organizations in the region. The main objective of the project was to document the rich medicinal plant flora of the Susuz district (formerly known as Cilavuz) in Kars, raise awareness among the local population, and create new sources of income by revealing the region's nature and health tourism potential. As part of the project, in addition to research on the region's plant diversity, educational seminars were organized, particularly for women, on how these plants can be used for health purposes.

The most tangible outcome of this valuable fieldwork was the guidebook titled “Kars Plants / A Gift from Cilavuz Nature,” published in 2014. While not claiming to be a detailed botanical guide, this work serves as a valuable first step for more comprehensive research on the region's flora.