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Campuses are small models of our living spaces. Together with the world, we are looking for solutions on our campus for the construction of more sustainable systems. Join us! 

 

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.

Water Infrastructure in Istanbul: General Approaches

by İlker Yazar | Mar 16, 2023
Sustainable Land Management Working Group member Prof. Dr. Hayriye Eşbah Tunçay took part in “Water Infrastructure in Istanbul: General Approaches” conference with her speech on “Water crisis and nature-based solutions”.

Sustainable Land Management Working Group member Prof. Dr. Hayriye Eşbah Tunçay took part in “Water Infrastructure in Istanbul: General Approaches” conference with her speech on “Water crisis and nature-based solutions”.

The conference titled “İstanbul'da ve Ötesinde Su: Geçmiş, Bugün ve Gelecek & Water in İstanbul and Beyond: Past, Present, Future” was carried out jointly by British Institute at Ankara, ITU, Northumbria University, METU, The University of Edinburgh on March 14, 2023. While the conference took place at ITU Taşkışla Campus, it was also shared on the online platform.

In the “Water Infrastructure in Istanbul: General Approaches” session, Prof. Dr. Hayriye Eşbah Tunçay gave information about SKA 6 and SKA 11 with her speech titled “Water crisis and nature-based solutions”.


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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.