“Sustainable World” event, organized by the Istanbul Technical University (ITU) Sustainability Office as part of the 22 April Earth Day, started with the opening speech of our Vice-Rector Prof. Dr. Şule Itır Satoğlu at ITU Faculty of Civil Engineering Conference Hall. Defining sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present in a way that will enable future generations to survive and meet their needs,” Satoğlu stated that it has become crucial to consider economic, social and environmental dimensions at the same time.

Prof. Dr. Satoğlu added that the sustainable development goals defined by the United Nations are guiding the world, and that the main goal of the newly established ITU Sustainability Office is to disseminate studies on sustainability in all units of ITU. She also stated that ITU Sustainability Office has undertaken important works such as the preparation of the Climate Action Plan. In addition, giving the good news that the preparations for the opening of sustainability master’s and doctoral programs at ITU have been completed, Satoğlu concluded her speech by celebrating everyone’s Earth Day.