Banu Binbaşaran Tüysüzoğlu

Banu Binbaşaran Tüysüzoğlu is an environmental educator and program designer whose work focuses on ecological literacy, climate change education, and sustainability. She serves as Education Director at Yuvam Dünya Association, developing education and awareness programs for children, young people, teachers, and adults.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Middle East Technical University and a master’s degree in Educational Psychology, specializing in Measurement and Program Evaluation, from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Since 2017, she has taught Ecological Literacy and Sustainability at Istanbul Bilgi University.

Her professional experience spans science communication, civil society, and education. She previously worked with TÜBİTAK’s science magazines Bilim ve Teknik and Bilim Çocuk and has collaborated on environmental education initiatives with organizations including TEMA, UNDP, and FAO. She is a founding board member of Roots & Shoots Türkiye and co-founded Meraklı Kedi Primary School and Doğa Oyunları Evi.

Across her work, she connects scientific knowledge with everyday life through participatory learning and interdisciplinary collaboration. She aims to strengthen people’s relationships with nature and support collective action for a more sustainable future.