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 (TGS) 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 (TGS) aims to become a leading and respected institution in the field of geography and related physical and human sciences in Türkiye by guiding scientific development, supporting the study of the country’s geographical characteristics through contemporary scientific methods, and monitoring national and international geographical studies.

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. Tolga GÖRÜM

Prof. Dr. Tolga GÖRÜM

Vice President

Prof. Tolga Görüm Yüksek Lisansını (MSc) 2003 yılında İstanbul Üniversitesi Fiziki Coğrafyada, doktarasını (Ph...

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 ...

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. Güven ŞAHİN

Doç. Dr. Güven ŞAHİN

Başkan Yardımcısı

Doç. Dr. Güven Şahin, Tekirdağ Namık Kemal Üniversitesi Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi Coğrafya Bölümü'nde öğretim üye...

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...