Mehmet leads communications for UNDP’s Climate Promise initiative, with a focus on creative campaigns and human-centered storytelling. He spearheaded UNDP’s Dear World Leaders initiative for COP26 and COP27. Mehmet has worked with UNDP for ten years, including his previous role in the Istanbul Regional Hub for Europe and Central Asia as a communications analyst. He also brings peacebuilding and innovation experience from his previous work with UNDP in Cyprus. His experience with digital communications builds on his passion for photography, music, and the visual arts.
Mehmet has a Master’s degree in Public Health from Drexel University and a Master’s degree in International Peace and Conflict Resolution from Arcadia University.