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What is Sustainability?

Sustainability can be defined as the development that can be realized by meeting the needs of the present generation while anticipating and respecting the needs of future generations.

Why Is Sustainability Important?

Although there are more than hundred countries in the world that are looking for the ways to meet the requirements for their development, concrete efforts should be made to ensure that today's development does not adversely affect the future generations with the increasing threat of climate change. The Sustainable Development Goals provide a framework for improving the lives of populations around the world and reducing the hazardous man-made effects of climate change. In short, sustainability aims to protect our natural environment, human and ecological health while promoting the innovation and without compromising our lifestyle. For this reason, it is of great importance.

World Food Day Event at ITU

by İlker Yazar | Oct 27, 2022
"World Food Day - Safe and Sustainable Food" event was organized by Istanbul Technical University (ITU) within the scope of 16 October World Food Day.

"World Food Day - Safe and Sustainable Food" event was organized by Istanbul Technical University (ITU) within the scope of 16 October World Food Day.

The event, organized in cooperation with the Sustainability Office and the Safe and Sustainable Food Commission, was concluded with student presentations, poster competitions, and the distribution of awards.


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In the opening speech of the event, our Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Lütfiye Durak Ata made a presentation about our Sustainability Office and the importance of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for ITÜ

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The event continued with the speeches of Food Rescue Association President Berat İnci, Malty Founding Partner Elif Özcü, and Gurmedenal Production Manager Savaş Pınar on Sustainable Food systems.

In addition to the "End Hunger (SDG-2)" and "Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG-12)" targets, the importance of "Partnerships for Goals (SDG-17)" was also emphasized within the scope of Food Day. It was emphasized that the solution to the problem of food waste, which is one of the main causes of carbon footprint, is hidden in collaborations and partnerships.

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In the poster competition organized under the title of "End Hunger, One of the Sustainable Development Goals, and Product or Process Development within the Scope of Responsible Consumption and Production", poster presentations of our winning project groups were made and their awards were presented.
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What Can You Do for Sustainability?

Academics

EELISA, with ITU being one of its 9 partners, produces solutions for real-life problems and sustainable development goals with the communities it creates by bringing together academicians, students and non-university institutions and people. Learn more about the EELISA communities DISCOVERY (Designing a Sustainable and Decarbonized University), CRC (Circular and Regenerative Campus Community), SusBCC (Sustainable Buildings and Communities) and many more.

Communities (itu.edu.tr)

EELISA community initiatives (itu.edu.tr)

Sustainable Ecosystem Days, which is the first carbon neutral congress of ITU, has been organized since 2009 and is free of charge to students from many cities of Turkey, academics working with an understanding of sustainability, and industry representatives with a global sensitivity and vision on environmental technologies and sustainable environmental approach.

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In the changing world, research topics also focus on sustainability and many project calls are associated with sustainable development goals. We present the current project calls related to sustainability below for you. Don't you think it's time to change the direction of research?

European Hydrogen Week (EHW) 29 November - 3 December 2021

Solar Cofund 2 Call

BiodivERsA+ Project Call

Call for Positive Energy Districts and Sustainable Cities

Project Call for Safe, Resilient Transportation and Smart Mobility Services

Students

Sustainable Ecosystem Days, which is the first carbon neutral congress of ITU, has been organized since 2009 and is free of charge to students from many cities of Turkey, academics working with an understanding of sustainability, and industry representatives with a global sensitivity and vision on environmental technologies and sustainable environmental approach.

Click for detailed information.

Public

Sustainable Ecosystem Days, which is the first carbon neutral congress of ITU, has been organized since 2009 and is free of charge to students from many cities of Turkey, academics working with an understanding of sustainability, and industry representatives with a global sensitivity and vision on environmental technologies and sustainable environmental approach.

Click for detailed information.