In this episode, Dr. Ender Peker (Middle East Technical University and former BIAA Postdoctoral Fellow) talks about his research into sustainable water management across Türkiye. In an episode drawing on examples from Istanbul, Mardin and Ankara, Dr. Peker identifies some of the key challenges to ensure water security and sustainability in a society increasingly seeing some of the effects of climate change. He also makes a strong case for the use of academic research in developing policy.