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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.
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.
Istanbul Technical University Sustainability Commissions Award Ceremony was held on July 10, 2024 at ITU Ayazağa Campus, Süleyman Demirel Cultural Center. Within the scope of the program, which was held for the global success of our university by ranking 34th according to the results of THE 2024 Impact Ranking, Certificates of Appreciation were presented to our academicians in the Sustainability Commissions.
Within the scope of the event, which included an overall evaluation of THE 2024 Impact Ranking, we also evaluated the work of the past year with our 16 commissions addressing 17 different Sustainability Development Goals, drew our new road maps and shared the plans for the new period activities with the participants.
ITU Rector Prof. Dr. İsmail Koyuncu presented the certificates to the Commission Members with these words: “I would like to thank our Sustainability Office and our professors for their hard work and efforts in the field of sustainability, which is of great importance for our future.”
Academics
You can scan the work of ITU Academicians based on SDGs via AVESİS Sustainable Development | AVESİS (itu.edu.tr)
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
Would you like to increase your awareness and broaden your horizons by choosing courses that include sustainability themes in your department or offered in other departments that you can follow? Below we have compiled undergraduate and graduate courses that address sustainable development goals.
ING 100 - EAP Through Global Goals Bachelor Courses
Master Courses
PhD Courses
Public
Green Certificate for Buildings and Settlements (YeS-TR) Training Program
Fashion Retail and Management Certificate Program
Choose a goal to explore the activities of ITU on the SDGs!