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NextGenCOP30.5

The NextGenCOP30.5 Climate Summit and Youth Diplomacy Simulation was held on Democracy and Freedom Island from August 27 to September 1, 2026.

Türkiye Plastic Waste Workshop

Istanbul Technical University (ITU) provided the academic coordination for the Türkiye Plastic Waste Workshop, organized under the leadership of the Zero Waste Foundation, thereby making a scientific contribution to the country’s circular economy vision.

M.Sc. Program in Zero Waste with Thesis

Istanbul Technical University Zero Waste (Master of Science) program started in the 2026-2027 Fall season.

Istanbul Technical University Joins QS Future17

Istanbul Technical University (ITU) is pleased to announce its participation in QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) Future17 in its 10th Cycle, a global initiative that connects universities, students, and leading employers to develop innovative solutions for sustainability challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Zero Waste Staff Training

The Zero Waste Training for ITU staff was given by Gamze Tepeyurt, an expert engineer from the Istanbul Provincial Directorate of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change, and Adnan Serkan Toröz from the ITU Zero Waste Unit.

Over 1,000 Observation Records from Ayazağa Campus at ITU BioBlitz 2026

ITU BioBlitz 2026 was held for the fifth time at ITU Ayazağa Campus, once again documenting the rich biodiversity of our campus.

ITU BioBlitz 2026

The fifth edition of ITU BioBlitz 2026 will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at ITU Ayazağa Campus.

ITU is the “Environmental University of the Year”

Within the scope of Boğaziçi University Environmental Awards, Istanbul Technical University was selected in the “Environmental University of the Year” category.

Female Founders Green Transformation Award

Professor Filiz Karaosmanoğlu, Faculty Member of the Department of Chemical Engineering at Istanbul Technical University, received an award from Female Founders in the “Green Transformation Project” category.

ITU Staff Training in Sustainability Continues

The ITU Personnel Department's sustainability training sessions continue.

"The Sustainable Development Handbook" from ITU Press

The Sustainable Development Handbook, a collaborative effort by ITU faculty members, has been published digitally by ITU Press.

ITU Academic and Administrative Staff Training on Sustainable Development Goals

Istanbul Technical University ranks among Turkey's leading higher education institutions with its international achievements in sustainability.

ITU at the Global Sustainable Development Congress

ITU Sustainability Office joined the Global Sustainable Development Congress 2025 as ITU received the 48th rank in the world for THE Impact 2025.

ITU ranked 3rd in the World for SDG 4 Quality Education in THE Impact 2025

According to the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025, which evaluate universities worldwide in terms of Sustainable Development Goals, ITU ranked among the top 50 globally.

ITU Bioblitz 2025

On May 22, International Day for Biological Diversity, ITU members participated in the ITU Bioblitz 2025 Event, where they observed and photographed the flora, fauna, and fungi species at Ayazağa Campus alongside expert researchers.

UN SDSN Türkiye Members and Stakeholders Meeting Held

Organized by UN SDSN Türkiye, the event focusing on developments in sustainable development was held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Boğaziçi University’s Albert Long Hall.

ITU Sustainability Office Joined “On the Road for the Environment” Event with Students

As ITU Sustainability Office, we participated in the “On the Road for the Environment – We Stand with Youth” event held on May 23, 2025, at the ITU Ayazağa Campus

ITU “UN SDSN Turkey 10th Anniversary Event and Members Meeting” Participation

ITU Sustainability Office attended UN SDSN (UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network) Turkey 10th Anniversary Event and Members Meeting.

ITU is the World’s 38th Most Sustainable Campus

ITU became “the World’s 38th Most Sustainable Campus” in the 2024 UI GreenMetric rankings among 1477 universities from 95 countries.

Global Sustainable Development Congress and Our THE Impact 34th Award

ITU's Sustainability Office Coordinator Assoc. Prof. Börte KÖSE MUTLU and Vice Coordinator Assist. Prof. Ebru ACUNER TÜRET attended the “Global Sustainable Development Congress” held in Bangkok, Thailand.

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