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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.

Energy and Water Efficiency

by İlker Yazar | Jun 09, 2022
Sustainable Development Expertise Certificate Programme in partnership with ITU Sustainability Office and Continuing Education Center started on 10 may! The Expertise Certificate Programme consists of 6 main modules with a team of experts in the field to cover the entire objectives of Sustainable Development Goals. Fourth module was completed with a high attendance of 18 people!

Sustainable Development Expertise Certificate Programme in partnership with ITU Sustainability Office and Continuing Education Center started on 10 may! The Expertise Certificate Programme consists of 6 main modules with a team of experts in the field to cover the entire objectives of Sustainable Development Goals. Fourth module was completed with a high attendance of 18 people!

Four courses were organized in the " Energy and Water Efficiency" section as a module 4!

On Tuesday (31 may), the first lesson was to focus on sustainable energy, energy efficiency, energy efficient buildings and green buildings to enter the module with the title "Sustainable Energy efficiency, Green buildings".

"Renewable and Clean Energy " in lesson 2 and third lesson focused on “Energy Efficiency Legislation, Climate Change Policies and Environmental” and “Sustainable Water and Wastewater Management” the as the last course of fourth module.

As of Tuesday (June 7), the theme "Productive Economies” has begun as a fifth module.

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.