We Start Changing the World From Our Campus!

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.

ITU BioBlitz 2026

by May 18, 2026
The fifth edition of ITU BioBlitz 2026 will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at ITU Ayazağa Campus.

The fifth edition of ITU BioBlitz 2026 will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at ITU Ayazağa Campus.

Dear ITU Members,

You are invited to the ITU BioBlitz 2026 Event!

The event aims to record the living species found on ITU Ayazağa Campus. In the company of expert researchers, participants will form different working groups to observe, photograph, and document the flora, fauna, and fungi present on campus.

At the end of the day, the groups will come together to share and evaluate the observation data they have collected. The aim of this event is to identify as many species as possible on campus within a single day.

Participation is limited by capacity. Those who wish to attend must complete the application form below.

Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026

Time: 9:30 – 15:00

Venue: ITU Ayazağa Campus

Participation link: https://forms.gle/APbABbGJn8XAm1Bn8

ITU Sustainability Office, Biodiversity, Conservation of Ecosystems and Sustainable Use   Climate Change Commissions

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.

Sustainable Development Goals

Choose a goal to explore the activities of ITU on the SDGs!