Nature Conservation Center - shortly called DKM - is a non-governmental organization active in nature conservation since 2004.
The aim of the Nature Conservation Center; Based on scientific approaches, ensure that biological diversity is effectively protected and that natural resources are managed in a sustainable manner.
DKM, based on the discipline of 'conservation biology' in its studies, also strives to spread this understanding. Therefore, increasing the capacity for the success and continuity of protection works is among the priorities of the DCM.
DKM has continued to work all over Turkey with the support of national and international "partners" since 2004, with the idea that the protection of nature and diversity can only be achieved through cooperation and joint efforts of people and institutions.
OBJECTIVES
- The basis of the discipline of conservation biology in nature conservation studies.
- An effective approach to biodiversity conservation sectoral governance processes to be integrated.
- Increasing the capacity for the success and continuity of protection works.
VALUES
- The DKM team is inspired by nature and diversity; Respect for the existence of nature from the simplest lifeform to ecosystems.
- DKM tries to lead with best practices based on current scientific approaches.
- DKM works to identify realistic and innovative approaches to support sustainable lifestyles and cultures in the light of local dynamics.
- DKM prioritizes people, evaluates all ideas and shares their experience to make the most efficient use of existing resources.
- DKM believes that the preservation of nature and its diversity can be achieved through the cooperation and common effort of people and institutions.
