Who We Are?

The Turkish Geographical Society is an association founded at the First Turkish Geographical Congress with the aim of contributing to Geopgrahy.

The Turkish Geographical Society (TCK) is a non-profit association established on March 12, 1942, as a public benefit organization. Its establishment was proposed at the First Turkish Geographical Congress with the aim of working towards the development and progress of geography and other earth and human sciences in Türkiye, studying the geography of Turkey using scientific methods, and following world geographical movements and progress.

Our Mission

The Turkish Geographical Society (TCK) is a non-profit association established on March 12, 1942, as a public benefit organization. Its establishment was proposed at the First Turkish Geographical Congress with the aim of working towards the development and progress of geography and other earth and human sciences in Türkiye, studying the geography of Turkey using scientific methods, and following world geographical movements and progress.

Our Vision

The Turkish Geographical Society (TCK) is a non-profit association established on March 12, 1942, as a public benefit organization. Its establishment was proposed at the First Turkish Geographical Congress with the aim of working towards the development and progress of geography and other earth and human sciences in Türkiye, studying the geography of Turkey using scientific methods, and following world geographical movements and progress.

Our Values

Justice

Social justice and equality

Transparency

Accountability and transparency

Sustainability

Environmental and social sustainability

Participation

Volunteering and participation

Humanity

Human dignity and respect

Our Board

Prof. Dr. Barbaros Gönençgil

Prof. Dr. Barbaros Gönençgil

President

In 1987, Barbaros Gönençgil graduated from İstanbul University Department of Geography. He received his master...

Doç. Dr. Kaan Kapan

Doç. Dr. Kaan Kapan

General Secretary

Kaan Kapan, who graduated from Istanbul University Department of Geography, also completed his master's and do...

Prof. Dr. İhsan Çiçek

Prof. Dr. İhsan Çiçek

Vice President

He completed his primary, secondary and high school education in Çorlu. He graduated from Ankara University, F...

Prof. Dr. Taner Şengün

Prof. Dr. Taner Şengün

Vice President

He was born in Elazığ in 1972. He completed his primary, secondary, and high school education in Elazığ. He gr...

Doç. Dr. Atilla Karataş

Doç. Dr. Atilla Karataş

Vice President

He completed his primary and secondary education in İspir. He received his undergraduate degree from Istanbul ...

Doç Dr. Ahmet Uysal

Doç Dr. Ahmet Uysal

Vice President

Fügen Dede

Fügen Dede

Accountant Member

She is a graduate of Erenköy Girls High School. He graduated from Istanbul University with a bachelor's degree...