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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.

Role Of Universities In Sustainable Development In The 100th Year Of The Republic Of Turkey Summit

by İlker Yazar | Oct 05, 2023
At the summit attended by our various stakeholders, ITU Sustainability Office Vice-Coordinator Asst. Prof. Dr. Ebru Acuner Türet gave a speech on sustainability in ITU.

At the summit attended by our various stakeholders, ITU Sustainability Office Vice-Coordinator Asst. Prof. Dr. Ebru Acuner Türet gave a speech on sustainability in ITU.

The "Role of Universities in Sustainable Development in the 100th Year of the Republic of Turkey Summit," organized by Istanbul Medipol University's Center for Sustainable Development Practice and Research, took place at the Kavacık South Campus. UNESCO Turkey National Commission President Prof. Dr. Öcal Oğuz, in his speech at the event, emphasized the importance of sustainable development for all segments of society. Oğuz stated that awareness of sustainability needs to increase and highlighted the importance of efficient resource utilization, waste prevention, and the promotion of a culture of saving.

Prof. Dr. Recep Öztürk, the Advisor to the Rector and Quality Coordinator of Istanbul Medipol University, mentioned that universities can contribute to sustainable development and that the sustainability goals set by the United Nations are the responsibility of universities. Öztürk stressed the need for sustainability themes in the institutional policies of universities and the development of a culture of saving.

Also within the scope of the summit, Asst. Prof. Dr. Ebru Acuner Türet and Asst. Prof. Burak Barutçu from ITU, Dr. Tamer Atabarut from Boğaziçi University, Şadan Ertekin Mis from MİKADO, United Nations SDSN Türkiye Coordinator Bahar Özay, Asst. Prof. Ayşegül Sezgin Huysal from Medipol University, and Aslı Dede, Founder of Sustainable Living School gave speeches on sustainable development

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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.