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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.

India Newspaper publishes ITU Sustainability Works

by İlker Yazar | Mar 05, 2024
According to an article published in Indian Bussiness Standard newspaper, Istanbul Technical University's Sustainability Office continues to play a prominent role on the international stage.

According to an article published in Indian Bussiness Standard newspaper, Istanbul Technical University's Sustainability Office continues to play a prominent role on the international stage.

At the two day International Conference titled "Reimagine, Reinvent, Recycle: Exploring Inclusive and Sustainable Growth through Business Innovation," organized by IMIS (Institue of Management  & Information Science) in India, Istanbul Technical University representative Dr. Börte Köse Mutlu elaborated on their work in the field of sustainability.

Dr. Börte Köse Mutlu emphasized their focus on measuring and ranking actions in the field of sustainability during her speech, highlighting the university's leadership in this area. She stated the objective of the conference, offering participants the opportunity to create action plans on sustainability and inclusive growth.

During the conference, Dr. K. Kbeuria, President of IMIS, shared insights into their institution's experiences and achievements during the Covid pandemic.

This international conference featured sessions in five main areas: financial sustainability and inclusive growth strategies, innovative human resource practices for inclusive sustainability, marketing for sustainable innovation, evolving inclusivity in ethical and innovative initiatives, and data-driven business innovation and sustainable growth.


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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.