#UN2023WaterConference | #WaterAction | LMGlobal.Org’s Three-folded Side Event#W175
“What is your commitment to the #WaterActionDecade?

Background: UN 2023 Water Conference – Side Event (Outside-UN) W-175, titled, “What is your commitment to the #WaterActionDecade? Seven core #WaterAction ideas toward #WaterAwareness, #WaterConscience and #GameChangers” successfully delivered as in a three-folded side event by LMGlobal.Org in NYC on March 21, 2023. #UN2023WaterConference
The core purpose of the #W175 side event is to contribute toward concepts on the local, national, and global levels through promoting and engaging with diverse communities and multi-stakeholders with seven (7) core #WaterAction Ideas, which are: 1. #WaterForestryClimateChange #StopConstantForestFires #ForestryForGroundwater #StopClimateEngineering #StopDeforestation 2. #MilitaryAccountabilityOnWater #GameChanger 3. #GrayWaterIsAMust #GreenWater 4. #WasteProcessorForOurPlanet #StopPlasticPollution 5. #WaterForALL #WaterForLife #DevelopmentNotAgainstPeopleWill 6. #WaterForInspiration #WaterInArts #WaterInPoetry #WaterForPeace 7. #WaterAwareness #WaterConscience.

Section-II: #WaterActionCommitments Through Art

• One of the three videos screened under the second section of the side event in NYC on March 21, 2023 was by fine arts-photographer Gül Çevikoğlu, which titled: Water Prayers #WaterPrayers

Program with the Bios of the Presenters

The above video along with its contents created by fine arts photographer Gül Çevikoğlu, and below text narrated by the artist in the video:

#WaterPrayers | #WaterInArts | #WaterForInspiration

1-Highlight The Beauty of Water: 
As a photographer, Capturing Water’s Beauty from majestic waterfalls, rivers, and Lakes to Oceans. By showcasing the beauty of water, People appreciate its value and importance.

2-Exploring Water through Art:
A Compilation of Creative Projects and Techniques that Showcase the Beauty and Importance of this Vital Resource. From Painting to Sculpture, Let’s Dive into the World of Water-Inspired Art!

3-Water in Peril on The Environment: 
Taking pictures of the impact of human activities on water sources. How Pollution, Overfishing, and Climate Change threaten Our Precious Water Resources. 

4-Document Water Scarcity: 
Photographing different regions that suffer from water scarcity, droughts, and other water-related issues to raise awareness

5-Highlight The Importance of Clean Water: 
Photograph pictures of people, animals, and plants that depend on clean water to survive. Show the impact of contaminated water on their health and well-being.

6-Social Media to Spread The Word: 
Sharing photographs on social media platforms and using hashtags related to water awareness. By doing this, possibility to reach a broader audience and raise awareness about the importance of water conservation.

7-Uniting with Our Community: 
Collaborative Water Projects that Bring Locals and City Together. Let’s Join Forces to Protect and Celebrate Our Precious Water Resources!”

8- Making a Splash in Schools: 
Engaging Students in Water Awareness Through Art-In-Water Workshops. Let’s Dive into Creativity and Learn about the Importance of Water in a Fun and Interactive Way!”

As a photographer with a water-conscious approach to sustainability, It gives me a unique opportunity to raise awareness about water conservation and sustainability—photography skills are a way of creating a voice to inspire change and promote a sustainable future.

About: Gül Çevikoğlu
As a fine-art photographer based in NYC, Gül Çevikoğlu has a background in both ceramics and photography, having graduated with degrees in Fine-Art and Ceramics from Mimar Sinan University in Istanbul, as her birthplace. In the early 90s, she began her artistic journey as an analog street photographer, capturing the energy and spirit of Istanbul through her lens.
Over time, her passion for photography evolved, and she began to explore the art form in new and exciting ways. Her creativity in art is split between Ceramics and Photography, but recently, she has been more focused on taking a hands-on approach to photography, making images rather than just taking them.
Ms. Çevikoğlu’s art is now primarily focused on experimental photography and sustainable darkroom practices. She believes in a more conscious approach to art, embracing materials and environmental projects that promote sustainability and reduce waste. In her work, she strives to push the boundaries of traditional photography, using unconventional techniques and processes to create images that are both beautiful and thought-provoking. By experimenting with different materials, textures, and colors, She is able to create a unique visual language that speaks to the viewer on a deeper level. Through her art, she hopes to inspire others to think more deeply about the environmental impact of their own artistic practices and to embrace a more sustainable approach to art-making. For me, photography is not just about capturing a moment in time but about using her creativity to create something truly meaningful and impactful.
https://www.gulche.com/ | @gulchephotography

What is your commitment to the #WaterActionDecade?
Flier PDF | Program with the Bios of the Speakers PDF

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• Presented at the #UN2023WaterConference – Outside-UN Side Event W175, which organized and presented in #NYC on March 21, 2023 by LMGlobal.Org.
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