Backwoods regions kept on declining; ensured regions were not gathered in key biodiversity zones and species stayed undermined with elimination. Notwithstanding, efforts were picking up foothold and having beneficial outcomes that could assist with turning around those results, for example, expanded advancement towards maintainable backwoods the board; gains in secured zone inclusion for earthly, freshwater, and mountain zones; and progress in executing projects, enactment and bookkeeping standards to ensure biodiversity and environments.

The accompanying examination ventures have been explicitly adjusted to Sustainable Development Goal 15 and the mean to secure, reestablish and advance reasonable utilization of earthbound environments, economically oversee woodlands, battle desertification, and end and converse land corruption and stop biodiversity misfortune. These ventures and activities are instances of the University's commitment to the SDGs.

ITU projected the first Super City of Turkey!

A team from ITU designed “zero energy, zero waste and self-sufficient ecological city that produces its own needs” in Eskisehir Kocakır.

Protection of Species and Biodiversity

ITU conducts different works to maintain and extend existing ecosystems. In order to maintain the biodiversity in the campus, many experts and academicians in different fields are collaborating.

Fighting Against Alien Species

ITU fights against alien species in the campus by means of mechanical means and avoiding chemical measures. The activities are conducted under the scope of The Green Campus Project.

Open Digital Innovation Hub

This research aims to build a self-sustaining house which will serve as an Open Digital Innovation Hub (ODIH) for the entrepreneurs and researchers.

Sustainable Buildings of ITU

ITU thrives to increase the number of sustainable buildings in terms of water and energy efficiency. Minimizing water use is one of the main objectives of the new constructions.

Sustainable Gardening Minimizing Water Use in ITU

ITU prefers local plants in the landscape which does not require precipitation more than that in Istanbul. A new garden was established on the campus following permaculture principles.

Studies on Arctic, Antarctic, Ocean and Marine Sciences

TU has established a Polar Research Center called ITU PolRec. The center has a National Antarctic Science Team which has mission is to conduct intercollegiate and international studies on Arctic, Antarctic, Ocean and Marine Sciences.

Solar Decathlon Africa: Zero Energy and Zero Waste Concept

A team has members from ITU and named as Bosphorus represented Turkey for the first time in Solar Decathlon Africa Competition. The team started the construction of the ReYard House Project with zero energy and zero waste concept.

Energy Efficient Buildings

ITU thrives to increase the number of sustainable buildings in terms of water and energy efficiency. Energy efficient mechanical and electrical appurtenances are used in these buildings.

Energy-Efficient Lighting and Appliances

ITU promotes use of safe, economic and aesthetic lighting armatures with low energy consumption and energy-efficient appliances have been adopted in indoor and outdoor areas.

ITU Green Campus Project

ITU has declared several ambitious targets and projects concerning increase the use of zero emission vehicles, pedestrians’ paths and bicycle roads.

Heirloom Seeds into The Campus Garden

Cooperating with the Buğday Association for supporting the ecological life (est. 2002), volunteer students have started vegetable beds in the Taşkışla campuss, as a part of the project “Nature friendly Urban Gardens – Seeds to the Campuss” by Buğday.

We are Managing Our Waste

Waste production and recycling is controlled under Turkish Government and ITU policies.

A sustainable Water Strategy Model: HIDROTURK

Shortly abbreviated as HIDROTURK, the project entitled “Development of Turkey-Specific Hydrology, Water Quality and Ecology Modeling Tools for Sustainable Management of Water Resources” is carried out by ITU in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.

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