Karadeniz Doğa ve Çevre Derneği

Founded in 2012, Karadeniz Doğa ve Çevre Derneği is a non-profit association based in Fatsa, Turkey working on environment & climate, nature & wildlife conservation, community development.

Karadeniz Doğa ve Çevre Derneği (KADOÇED), also known as Black Sea Nature and Environment Association, is a Turkish association founded in December 2012 in Fatsa, Ordu. It works on nature and environmental protection across the Black Sea region, including environmental audits, reporting of environmental violations, awareness and training activities, and monitoring of mining projects. Its work is delivered through affiliated clubs for cycling, trekking, canoeing and graffiti, and through youth and disability-inclusive environmental volunteer groups. The association describes itself as an international local association open to nature-minded participants from Black Sea coastal countries, with offices in Istanbul, Sakarya, Samsun, Ordu, Giresun, Trabzon, Rize, Artvin, Kiev and representatives in Georgia and other regions. It is funded through donations and membership, and runs an ethics board and advisory boards.