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03.07.2026

Director of SCTUAM, Assoc. Prof. Başak Özarslan, Represented Istanbul Gelisim University at the XII Nuclear Power Plants Summit

Assoc. Prof. Başak Özarslan, Director of the Sustainable Environment and Society Application and Research Center (SCTUAM) at Istanbul Gelisim University, participated as a panelist at the XII Nuclear Power Plants Summit (NPPES 2026), hosted by Istanbul Technical University (ITU) with the support of the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, in cooperation with the Ankara Chamber of Industry and NIATR.…

19.06.2026

“1 Cup Is Enough” Event Held at Istanbul Gelisim University

As part of Zero Waste Week (June 1–7), Istanbul Gelisim University organized the “1 Cup Is Enough” event on June 3, 2026, at the Ötüken Conference Hall to promote sustainable living and raise environmental awareness.…

29.04.2026

Sustainable Solutions to the Climate Crisis Discussed

The event titled “Protecting the Future: Climate Crisis and Sustainable Solutions” was held with strong participation from students.…

27.04.2026

New Policy Brief Released: "Nuclear Energy in Türkiye: Policy Priorities for Moving from Targets to Implementation"

This brief synthesises the outcomes of a high-level policy dialogue convened on 21 April 2026 in Istanbul, bringing together senior representatives from government, industry, and the international research community.…

27.04.2026

Career Introduction from a Sustainability Perspective: Bridging Academia and Civil Society

The second Career Information Seminar was organized through the collaboration of the Department of International Trade and Business and the Sustainable Environment and Society Application and Research Center operating within our University, with the aim of strengthening academic–sectoral interaction. The invited speaker, Şafak Özsoy, provided comprehensive insights into current sustainability practices, approaches to sustainable development at both local and global levels, the roles undertaken by civil society organizations in these processes, and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.…

14.04.2026

Academic Representation at the Youth Forum on UN Global Goals 2026: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Başak Özarslan Participates as a Delegate

As part of the Youth Forum on UN Global Goals, Assoc. Prof. Başak Özarslan will participate as a “delegate” in the international conference to be held in Istanbul from April 27–30, 2026.…

07.04.2026

Strategic Inter-University Collaboration on the Road to COP31

To enable universities to contribute effectively and structurally to the COP31 process, we have embarked on developing a multi-stakeholder, coordination-focused collaboration model. In this context, we are laying the foundations of a platform that will serve as a bridge between academia, the public sector, and international organizations.…

06.04.2026

Contribution from IGU SCTUAM to the 4th International Congress on Recycling Economy and Sustainability Policy

Sustainability, Environment and Society Research Center will contribute as an external partner to the 4th International Congress on Recycling Economy and Sustainability Policy, to be held in Tokat from May 5–17, 2026, in collaboration with various universities. Center Director Assoc. Prof. Başak Özarslan, along with Center Deputy Directors Asst. Prof. Burcu Savaş Çelik and Asst. Prof. Tuğba Kantarcı, will participate in the congress—where Prof. Dr. Durmuş Çağrı Yıldırım, a faculty member of the Department of Economics at Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University, serves on the organizing committee—by presenting their ongoing academic research.…

02.04.2026

A Strong Contribution from IGU to the COP31 Journey at Boğaziçi: Climate Agenda Meets Academia

Istanbul Gelisim University’s (IGU) climate-focused academic vision will be strongly represented at the “COP31 Journey” event, to be hosted by Boğaziçi University on April 17, 2026. Moderated by Assoc. Prof. Başak Özarslan, Director of SCTUAM at IGU, this significant gathering will take place at Albert Long Hall and aims to bring together representatives from academia, the public sector, and industry to establish a common ground in line with Türkiye’s climate goals.…

27.03.2026

The Strenght of Türkiye: Forests

Within the scope of Forest Week (March 21–26), the Sustainable Environment and Society Application and Research Center participated as an external stakeholder in the “The Strength of Türkiye: Forests” event organized by the General Directorate of Forestry.…

10.03.2026

Green Transition and Critical Minerals Discussed on the Digital Vatan Program

The topics of green transition and critical minerals, which are among the key issues on the agenda of sustainable development and energy transformation, were discussed in detail on the Digital Vatan program broadcast on TYT Türk television channel. Assoc. Prof. Başak Özarslan, Director of the Sustainable Environment and Society Application and Research Center at Istanbul Gelisim University, participated in the program as a guest and shared her insights on the global energy transition and the strategic role of critical minerals in this process.…

09.03.2026

“Sustainability Talks – V” Held at Istanbul Gelisim University

The fifth session of the “Sustainability Talks” series organized by the Sustainable Environment and Society Application and Research Center (SCTUAM) at Istanbul Gelisim University was held under the title “Can We Sustain?”…

23.02.2026

Assoc. Prof. Başak Özarslan Participates as a Speaker at the “Technovation Girls Lunch Event” Program

Assoc. Prof. Başak Özarslan was a speaker at the “Technovation Girls Lunch Event” program hosted by SabancıDX and supported by UN Women and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).…

23.02.2026

Sustainability Talks – IV Is Sustainability Possible Without Nuclear Energy?

Organized by the Sustainable Environment and Society Application and Research Center (SCTUAM), the fourth session of the Sustainability Talks series was held on February 17, 2026, under the title “Is Sustainability Possible Without Nuclear Energy?”…

12.02.2026

Seminar on Critical Raw Materials and Trade Successfully Held

At the kind invitation of the Maslak Rotary Club, the seminar titled “Critical Raw Materials and the Impact of Trade” was held online on February 11, 2026. The seminar featured Assoc. Prof. Başak Özarslan, Director of the Sustainable Environment and Society Application and Research Center at Istanbul Gelişim University, as the guest speaker.…

09.02.2026

SCTUAM Visited The Climate Change Presidency

The Sustainable Environment and Society Application and Research Center (SCTUAM), operating under Istanbul Gelişim University, met with officials from the Climate Change Presidency within the scope of the COP31 process. During the meeting, comprehensive information was shared regarding the planned activities for COP31, the preparation process, and Türkiye’s roles and responsibilities within this framework.…

02.02.2026

Assoc. Prof. Başak Özarslan was a guest on the "ClimateCarbon and the Net Zero Journey" program broadcast on Industry Radio

Assoc. Prof. Başak Özarslan, Director of the Sustainable Environment and Society Application and Research Center at Istanbul Gelişim University, was a guest on the "ClimateCarbon and the Net Zero Journey" program broadcast on Industry Radio on January 30, 2026. The program was hosted by Şafak Özsoy.…

23.01.2026

Asst. Prof. Burcu Savaş Çelik's Study on Financial Development and Capital Markets Published in the Journal of Academic Sensitivities

Asst. Prof. Burcu Savaş Çelik, Assistant Director of the Sustainable Environment and Society Application and Research Center, has published her academic study on the relationship between financial development and capital markets in Türkiye in the Journal of Academic Sensitivities that indexed within the TR Dizin database.…

06.01.2026

Sustainability and Energy in 2026 to be Discussed on Agro-Economy

The Agro-Economy program, broadcast on AGRO TV, will host an important guest on Wednesday, January 7th. Assoc. Prof. Başak Özarslan, Director of the Sustainable Environment and Society Application and Research Center at Istanbul Gelişim University, will evaluate the developments expected to stand out in the fields of sustainability and energy in 2026.…

10.12.2025

IGU Sustainable Environment and Society Research and Application Center Director Assoc. Prof. Başak Özarslan Attends ÇEVKO Green Point Award Ceremony

Assoc. Prof. Başak Özarslan, Director of the Istanbul Gelisim University Sustainable Environment and Society Research and Application Center, represented our university at the 2025 ÇEVKO Foundation Green Point Award Ceremony held last week.…

01.12.2025

TEDx Istanbul Gelisim University - Ideas on Sustainability Shared with the Theme "Think. Sustain. Inspire"

Istanbul Gelisim University's Center for Sustainable Environment and Society brought together students, academics, and community stakeholders at the TEDx Istanbul Gelisim University event held on November 22, 2025. The event's theme was "Sustainability" and its slogan was "Think. Sustain. Inspire," focusing on sharing knowledge and experience within the framework of sustainable future perspectives.…

06.11.2025

The Relationship Between US Monetary Policy Uncertainty and the Chinese Stock Market Was Discussed at the 3rd International Yeditepe Congress

Asst. Prof. Burcu Savaş Çelik, Assistant Director of the Center for Sustainable Environment and Society Applications and Research at Istanbul Gelişim University, presented her full-text paper titled "The Relationship Between the Chinese Stock Market and US Monetary Policy Uncertainty" at the Yeditepe University International Congress held on October 12, 2025.…

05.11.2025

The Relationship Between Renewable Energy and Sustainable Growth: An Analysis of Türkiye and Azerbaijan in the International Arena

Istanbul Gelişim University (IGU) continues to expand the global impact of its academic work. Asst. Prof. Burcu SAVAŞ ÇELİK and Asst. Prof. Tuğba KANTARCI, Assistant Directors of the Center for Sustainable Environment and Society Practices and Research, presented a significant scientific study at the INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF RECYCLING ECONOMY & SUSTAINABILITY POLICY-III, held in Azerbaijan on October 2-3, 2025.…

05.11.2025

Reducing the Carbon Footprint on Campus: Breathing into the Future, Written by Our Student

Prepared by: Seyit Erol Kesbiç – Department of International Trade and Business…

05.11.2025

Our Center Director, Assoc. Prof. Başak Özarslan Doğan, Delivered the Opening Address at the International Congress Held in Azerbaijan

Assoc. Prof. Başak Özarslan Doğan, Director of the Sustainable Environment and Society Application and Research Center, was invited to deliver the opening speech at the International Congress of Recycling Economy & Sustainability Policy – III, held in Baku and Mingəçevir, Azerbaijan, on October 2-3, 2025.…

27.10.2025

Assoc. Prof. Başak Özarslan Doğan Represented Our University at the International Zero Waste Forum

Istanbul Gelişim University participated in the International Zero Waste Forum held in Istanbul from October 17–19, 2025. Assoc. Prof. Başak Özarslan Doğan, Director of the Sustainable Environment and Society Application and Research Center, represented our university at the event.…

22.10.2025

Our Center Director, Assoc. Prof. Başak Özarslan Doğan, Spoke at the "Green Energy" Event

Assoc. Prof. Başak Özarslan Doğan, Director of the Sustainable Environment and Society Application and Research Center, spoke at an online event organized on August 15, 2025, as part of the EcoHeroes and EcoYouthLabs projects, supported by the Embassy of France and the British Council.…

21.10.2025

Assoc. Prof. Başak Özarslan Doğan Joins Agriplus Innovative Agricultural Products Jury

Academic Support for Innovation in Sustainable Agriculture: Assoc. Prof. Başak Özarslan Doğan Joins Agriplus Jury…

13.10.2025

A New Paper from Our Center's Director, Assoc. Prof. Başak ÖZARSLAN DOĞAN, and Our Deputy Director, Asst. Prof. Burcu SAVAŞ ÇELİK

Our Director, Assoc. Prof. Başak ÖZARSLAN DOĞAN, our Deputy Director, Asst. Prof. Burcu SAVAŞ ÇELİK, and Asst. Prof. Tuğba KANTARCI, presented their joint study at the INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON NUTRITION, FOOD, AGRICULTURE AND CLIMATE, held on August 21–22, 2025.…

10.10.2025

Our Center's Director, Assoc. Prof. Başak Özarslan Doğan, was a guest on ST Industry Radio's "Climate Carbon and Net Zero Journey" program

Assoc. Prof. Başak Özarslan Doğan Offers Important Assessments on Universities' Sustainability Journeys.…

13.10.2025

Assoc. Prof. Başak Özarslan Doğan Offers Striking Assessments on Critical Minerals in ÇEVKO Foundation Talk

"The Unseen Face of Clean Energy": How Clean Are Critical Minerals in Terms of Sustainability?…

06.03.2025

GreenMetric 2024 Announced

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) continues to rise in GreenMetric, which measures the sustainability of universities.…

06.03.2025

2025 Performance Programme of the Presidency of Climate Change of the Republic of Türkiye was published

The programme sets out the steps and costs on how to achieve the targets on an annual basis within the framework of the Strategic Plan of the Directorate of Climate Change 2024-2028.…

06.02.2025

European Sustainable Development Report 2025 Published

In the report, which reveals the performance of 41 countries on the Sustainable Development Goals, Finland, Denmark and Sweden top the rankings.…

20.01.2025

Sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summit was held!

Istanbul Gelisim University hosted the summit organised by SCTUAM and Green for Youth on 18 January.…

27.06.2022

The "Climate Flood Guide" has been published for the Inevitable Floods for Turkey

The Climate Flood Guide, which explains the preparation, resilience and protection methods for floods prepared by UNDP Turkey within the scope of Climate Talks, has been published. The guide draws attention to the devastating effects of the flood hazard.…

20.06.2022

PODCAST CHANNELS YOU CAN LISTEN ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY

Podcast which has been very popular in recent years can be defined as audio content that deals with a different topic in each episode. In this article, you can find some podcast channel suggestions about "Sustainability", which is a global hot topic.…

06.06.2022

BUĞDAY ASSOCIATION FOR SUPPORTING ECOLOGICAL LIFE PUBLISHED “THE PRACTICES GUIDE FOR CITIZENS TO A TOXIC-FREE CITIES”

Buğday Association for Supporting Ecological Life has published the “Citizens' Guide to Correct Practices for Toxic-Free Cities” within the scope of Towards Toxic-Free Cities project.…

15.04.2022

Turkish Environmental Education Foundation's March 2022 e-bulletin was published

Turkish Environmental Education Foundation's March 2022 e-bulletin was published, covering its activities in January, February and March.…

08.04.2022

Increasing proverty is highlighted in the report of the world bank

Striking results are found especially regarding the Covid-19 pandemic in the last few years and the economic consequences of the Ukraine-Russia War, in the report published by the World Bank.…

10.02.2022

A Cooperation Protocol Was Signed Between Istanbul Gelişim University Community Service Unit and Teknopark Istanbul.

“EU Projects and Technological Sustainability in Civil Society” were discussed at the meeting that the foundations of the cooperation to be signed between Istanbul Gelişim University and Technopark Istanbul were laid.…

10.02.2022

The Subject of “Women and Climate” was on the agenda at the Mediterranean World Forum.

The issue of “Women and Climate” was on the agenda at the Mediterranean World Forum held by the French Republic on February 7-8, 2022 in Marseille, France.…

03.02.2022

“Education for a Sustainable Future” Collaborates with University Students.

“Training for a Sustainable Future”, prepared in partnership with Boğaziçi University Lifelong Education Center (BÜYEM), imeceLAB and S360, starts on February 5, 2022, with the main partnership of Zorlu Holding.…

28.01.2022

Start-Up Enterprise of the Future: Istanbul Traffic is Transforming into Clean Energy

While Istanbul is still known as the most populated city in Europe, 3.8 million vehicles are on the road on average every day, and this number is increasing day by day.…

21.01.2022

The Best Way to Teach Sustainability to Kids: Board Game

In this article, we will give some examples of sustainability-themed board games that teach while entertaining children.…

21.01.2022

Sustainable Cities: Green Building

Buildings that are designed and built in accordance with certain standards that are sustainable for residents and the environment are called green buildings.…

12.01.2022

ENERGY EFFICIENCY WEEK HAS STARTED

Energy efficiency week is celebrated in the second week of January every year. Fatih Dönmez, Minister of Energy of the Republic of Turkey, shared a statement for the Energy Efficiency Week, which coincides with January 10-17, 2022 this year.…

05.01.2022

The Adventure of Coding the Future in the Banking Sector Begins.

The application for the hackathon event "Hack to the Future", which will be held for the third time by Vakıfbank between February 4 and 6 this year, has started.…

27.12.2021

A "Reaching Generation Z" seminar was held in Şanlıurfa by Istanbul Gelişim University.

Istanbul Gelisim University Rector Prof. Dr. Nail Öztaş, Gelişim University Head of Foreign Relations Promotion Department Bülent Değirmenci, Gelişim University Faculty Member Aslıhan Selçuk, Gelişim University Southeast Regional Representative Hüseyin Çelik and the directors and guidance teachers working in educational institutions in Şanlıurfa attended the seminar. …

24.12.2021

Change.org Published 2021 Turkey Change Report.

Change.org is known as the world's largest social change platform with more than 424 million users. In the published report, it is stated which campaigns were signed the most in 2021 and which issues attracted social attention and reaction.…

15.12.2021

Places you must visit

National Geographic editors chose the places you must visit in 2022.…

13.12.2021

“Climate Change Summit – Following COP26”, was held.

The "Climate Change Summit - After COP26" was organized in cooperation with the Sustainability Academy and Dünya Newspaper, with the theme of "Towards Net Zero", to evaluate the effects of climate change on our world, and identify the goals of green transformation, possible obstacles, risks and opportunities.…

09.12.2021

“Young Hands, Clean Beaches” Project Implemented.

Community Service Unit and Aydın Doğan Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School met in the project "Young Hands, Clean Beaches".…

01.12.2021

193 Countries Adopted First Global Agreement on Artificial Intelligence Ethics.

All member states of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) have adopted a historic agreement that defines the common values and principles needed to ensure the healthy development of Artificial Intelligence. …

29.11.2021

Sustainability Awards Found Their Owners.

Projects that have significant impacts on social, economic and environmental issues were announced at the award ceremony organized by the Sustainability Academy. The eighth edition of the Sustainable Business Awards was held this year, and the winners were announced at the live awards ceremony.…

25.11.2021

Sustainability and Art: Kale Design and Art Center

Kale Design and Art Center combines sustainability and art. …

18.11.2021

Dolmabahçe Palace was visited on 10 November.

Community Service Unit Visited Dolmabahçe Palace on 10 November. …

10.11.2021

Community Service Unit Visited Dolmabahçe Palace.

Community ServiceUnit visited Dolmabahçe Palace with Volunteer Students on 10 November.…

04.11.2021

The Paris Climate Agreement will enter into force on 10 November.

The Paris Climate Agreement will enter into force in Turkey on 10 November 2021.…

01.11.2021

The 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) Started in Scotland.

COP26, which will be held from October 31 to November 12, 2021 brings together 197 countries.…

28.10.2021

The European Union is looking for Positive Energy and Sustainable City Projects.

The European Union has opened applications to fund Positive Energy Regions and Sustainable Cities (ENPED) 2021 projects.…

13.10.2021

The Conversation About Healing With Music In The Ottoman Empire

An online conversation called Healing with Music in the Ottoman Empire will be held by the Community Service Unit.…

11.10.2021

Mining Companies Promised Zero Carbon Emissions.

28 international mining companies have joined the list of companies that have committed to a net zero carbon emission target by 2050.…

06.10.2021

Paris Climate Agreement Accepted in the Environment and Foreign Affairs Committees of the Turkish Grand National Assembly.

The draft law regarding Turkey's becoming a party to the Paris Climate Agreement was accepted by the Parliament's Environment and Foreign Affairs Committees.…

01.10.2021

BASE 2021 Exhibition is at Tophane-i Âmire KSM between 29 September - 3 October.

BASE 2021 exhibition, which brings together the works of graduates of all Faculty of Fine Arts in our country, is at Tophane-i Âmire KSM with the support of Mimar Sinan University. The exhibition can be visited until October 3.…

29.09.2021

Fairy Tale Istanbul International Fairy Tale Festival Begins with the Theme of 'Tales from Water'.

The 'Fairytale Istanbul' International Fairytale Festival, which will be held for the second time by Küçükçekmece Municipality, starts with the opening program to be held in Kibrithane, a historical venue.…

15.09.2021

A Cooperation Protocol was signed between Istanbul Gelisim University and Beylikdüzü Municipality.

A cooperation protocol was signed between Istanbul Gelisim University and Beylikdüzü Municipality Youth and Sports Directorate.…

09.09.2021

'The 2021 Summer School Game-Based Sustainability Workshops' Organized Together by SOCAR and EÇEV Completed

The '2021 Summer School Game-Based Sustainability Workshops', organized by the Aegean Contemporary Education Foundation (EÇEV) with the contributions of SOCAR Turkey, was completed.…

06.09.2021

Turkey's Creative Youth Turns 'Residuals' into Sculptures

Known for the importance it attaches to sustainability and environmental studies, Istanbul Airport is organizing the 'Sculpture from Waste' competition this year with the perspective of achieving the zero waste goal and evaluating the waste material through upcycling.…

03.09.2021

A Turkish Brand at COP26: Huner

As part of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, nine international designers will be able to show their work to the whole world with the "Fashion Open Studio".…

31.08.2021

UN Security Council Calls on Taliban to Create a Safe Exit in Afghanistan.

The UN Security Council called on Monday to facilitate safe passage for all people, especially women and children, who want to leave Afghanistan, to allow humanitarian aid to reach Afghanistan and to ensure the protection of human rights.…

27.08.2021

20 Thousand-Year-Old Glaciers Melt in Hakkari

The glaciers of Mount Cilo in Hakkari, with a history of 20 thousand years and a height of 4,000 meters, are melting rapidly.…

26.08.2021

Arçelik Senior Executives Climbed Mount Ararat to Raise Awareness on Climate Change and Sustainability

Arçelik made a summit climb to Mount Ararat to draw attention to climate change and sustainability with a team consisting of Koç Holding's senior executives and participants from many countries where Arçelik operates.…

20.08.2021

Young People Need to Sit at the Table to Lead the Struggle for a Better Future

United Nations chief announced on International Youth Day that young people are at the forefront of "the struggle to build a better future".…

18.08.2021

Is the Digital Entertainment Industry Affecting the Climate?

Although there is not much research on the effects of video games and online videos on the environment and climate, it is known that the internet alone accounts for 10% of the global energy demand. So what is the impact of the digital entertainment industry on the climate?…

16.08.2021

Marmara Sea Summit Took Place.

Marmara Sea Summit was held jointly by IMM Istanbul Planning Agency (IPA), IMM Environmental Protection and Control Department and Marmara Municipalities Union.…

11.08.2021

The Frightening Fact in the IPCC Report: "The World Is Warming Up Too Fast"

According to the Climate Change 2021: Physical Science Basis report of the 6th Term Working Group of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), temperatures will be well above the levels that world leaders are trying to prevent in a decade.…

09.08.2021

United Nations Envoy Warns Security Council: ''Afghanistan is at Dangerous Turning Point''

Special Representative Deborah Lyons, head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), said the war was at a 'more deadly and devastating' stage and the Security Council needed to act to avert a disaster.…

05.08.2021

Government Support for 78 Energy Efficiency Increasing Projects

The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources has announced the list of “Projects to Enhancing Efficiency Approved to be Supported in 2021”.…

03.08.2021

'Planned Action' Will Be More Effective Than Rapid Reforestation.

According to experts, planned action will be a more accurate and effective move than rapid afforestation. It is stated that different species brought from outside to the burned areas will cause ecological deterioration.…

28.07.2021

Is It Possible to Generate Food and Electricity from Air?

It is now known by everyone that humanity is facing a major food problem. So, can producing food from the air solve this problem?…

26.07.2021

UN Chief, Before the Food Systems Preliminary Summit, said 'Farmers are the Lifeblood of Our Food Systems'.

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed met with female producers at a farmers' market in Rome's Circo Massimo on Saturday ahead of the Food Systems Preliminary Summit, which will take place next week, and said that farmers, especially women and locals, are working tirelessly to put food on our table.…

13.07.2021

Conflict, Climate Change, COVID, Forces More People Into Hunger

The global hunger level has risen sharply due to conflicts, climate change and the economic effects of Covid 19. The United Nations said that one in five children in the world suffer from developmental delay on Monday.…

07.07.2021

Equitable Distribution Of Vaccines, Equipment Only Way Out Of Pandemic

Equitable distribution of equipment and medicines to fight COVID-19 is the only way out of the global crisis, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday, in remarks to a meeting of the advisory group making the case for investing in these tools. …

05.07.2021

EU Will Tighten Carbon Market Within the Framework of Measures Taken Against Global Warming.

The EU (European Union) has prepared a new bill that aims to tighten the carbon market by taking one more step to prevent global warming.…

28.06.2021

Children's Books for Gender Equality

A list of books that can be read to children for an egalitarian world has been prepared. …

23.06.2021

Companies Take Action Against Plastic Pollution

Within the scope of the Business Plastics Initiative (IPG), which was implemented with the aim of preventing plastic pollution, 34 companies made plastic commitments. The companies announced their commitment statements through İPGTool, the plastic footprint measurement and evaluation digital tool made available to signatory companies after the events, trainings and good practice sharing meetings they have attended for more than a year.…

14.06.2021

UNESCO Report Highlights Need For Greater Investment, Diversity In Science

Although spending on science has risen worldwide, greater investment is needed in the face of growing crises, the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recommended in a new report published on Friday.…

02.06.2021

Minister of Environment and Urbanization Murat Kurum made important statements regarding the sea saliva in the Marmara Sea.

While announcing that the action plans will be announced on June 6, the Minister Kurum said: "We need to act with a very urgent action plan. Unfortunately, Marmara Sea cannot breathe. We will manage this process."…

31.05.2021

UN Chief Calls For A Global Partnership to Achieve SDG’s

Speaking in a key international partnerships summit, António Guterres said that if governments embrace together the goals of phasing out coal, enhancing climate commitments, and investing in the Global Goals, there is an opportunity to rise to 'the biggest challenge of our lives'.…

21.05.2021

Izmir Youth Summit is on May 22!

İzmir Gençlik Zirvesi, 22 Mayıs 2021 Dünya Biyolojik Çeşitlilik Günü’nde bir araya geliyor.…

18.05.2021

There Was A Record Increase In Global Renewable Capacity Despite COVID-19 in 2020

Last year, global renewable energy capacity saw the biggest increase on an annual basis since 1999, according to a recently released report by the IEA.…

10.05.2021

Carbon Emissions Decreased by 10 Percent in 2020 in Europe

Carbon emissions from the use of fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas in Europe fell 10 percent in 2020 compared to the previous year.…

07.05.2021

Global Carbon Pricing System Would Be Desirable, Merkel Says

It would be very desirable to have a global carbon pricing system, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday, adding that carbon pricing is a very effective instrument for steering emissions.…

05.05.2021

101 Ways to Go Zero Waste

101 Ways to Go Zero Waste is a handbook for eco-friendly and sustainable living.…

03.05.2021

Cities Compete for a Sustainable Future

2021 International One World Cities Competition Turkey part is starting. Cities are called upon to put forward their goals and actions for climate and sustainability.…

26.04.2021

The Application Process for the "Zero Waste Innovation Competition" Has Started.

The application process has started for the "Zero Waste Innovation Competition" which will be organized for the first time by Sultangazi Municipality Zero Waste Innovation Center (SULSİM).…

19.04.2021

"Sustainable Insurance: 57% of the World Economy is Faced with the Risk of Flood"

It is predicted that 57% of the world economy and 41% of the population will be exposed to flood disasters in 2040 due to climate change, and one third of the agricultural land will experience drought.…

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Director of SCTUAM, Assoc. Prof. Başak Özarslan, Represented Istanbul Gelisim University at the XII Nuclear Power Plants Summit

“1 Cup Is Enough” Event Held at Istanbul Gelisim University

Sustainable Solutions to the Climate Crisis Discussed

New Policy Brief Released: "Nuclear Energy in Türkiye: Policy Priorities for Moving from Targets to Implementation"

Career Introduction from a Sustainability Perspective: Bridging Academia and Civil Society

Academic Representation at the Youth Forum on UN Global Goals 2026: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Başak Özarslan Participates as a Delegate

Strategic Inter-University Collaboration on the Road to COP31

Contribution from IGU SCTUAM to the 4th International Congress on Recycling Economy and Sustainability Policy

A Strong Contribution from IGU to the COP31 Journey at Boğaziçi: Climate Agenda Meets Academia

The Strenght of Türkiye: Forests

Green Transition and Critical Minerals Discussed on the Digital Vatan Program

“Sustainability Talks – V” Held at Istanbul Gelisim University

Assoc. Prof. Başak Özarslan Participates as a Speaker at the “Technovation Girls Lunch Event” Program

Sustainability Talks – IV Is Sustainability Possible Without Nuclear Energy?

Seminar on Critical Raw Materials and Trade Successfully Held

SCTUAM Visited The Climate Change Presidency

Assoc. Prof. Başak Özarslan was a guest on the "ClimateCarbon and the Net Zero Journey" program broadcast on Industry Radio

Asst. Prof. Burcu Savaş Çelik's Study on Financial Development and Capital Markets Published in the Journal of Academic Sensitivities

Sustainability and Energy in 2026 to be Discussed on Agro-Economy

IGU Sustainable Environment and Society Research and Application Center Director Assoc. Prof. Başak Özarslan Attends ÇEVKO Green Point Award Ceremony

TEDx Istanbul Gelisim University - Ideas on Sustainability Shared with the Theme "Think. Sustain. Inspire"

The Relationship Between US Monetary Policy Uncertainty and the Chinese Stock Market Was Discussed at the 3rd International Yeditepe Congress

The Relationship Between Renewable Energy and Sustainable Growth: An Analysis of Türkiye and Azerbaijan in the International Arena

Reducing the Carbon Footprint on Campus: Breathing into the Future, Written by Our Student

Our Center Director, Assoc. Prof. Başak Özarslan Doğan, Delivered the Opening Address at the International Congress Held in Azerbaijan

Assoc. Prof. Başak Özarslan Doğan Represented Our University at the International Zero Waste Forum

Our Center Director, Assoc. Prof. Başak Özarslan Doğan, Spoke at the "Green Energy" Event

Assoc. Prof. Başak Özarslan Doğan Joins Agriplus Innovative Agricultural Products Jury

A New Paper from Our Center's Director, Assoc. Prof. Başak ÖZARSLAN DOĞAN, and Our Deputy Director, Asst. Prof. Burcu SAVAŞ ÇELİK

Our Center's Director, Assoc. Prof. Başak Özarslan Doğan, was a guest on ST Industry Radio's "Climate Carbon and Net Zero Journey" program

Assoc. Prof. Başak Özarslan Doğan Offers Striking Assessments on Critical Minerals in ÇEVKO Foundation Talk

GreenMetric 2024 Announced

2025 Performance Programme of the Presidency of Climate Change of the Republic of Türkiye was published

European Sustainable Development Report 2025 Published

Sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summit was held!

The "Climate Flood Guide" has been published for the Inevitable Floods for Turkey

PODCAST CHANNELS YOU CAN LISTEN ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY

BUĞDAY ASSOCIATION FOR SUPPORTING ECOLOGICAL LIFE PUBLISHED “THE PRACTICES GUIDE FOR CITIZENS TO A TOXIC-FREE CITIES”

Turkish Environmental Education Foundation's March 2022 e-bulletin was published

Increasing proverty is highlighted in the report of the world bank

A Cooperation Protocol Was Signed Between Istanbul Gelişim University Community Service Unit and Teknopark Istanbul.

The Subject of “Women and Climate” was on the agenda at the Mediterranean World Forum.

“Education for a Sustainable Future” Collaborates with University Students.

Start-Up Enterprise of the Future: Istanbul Traffic is Transforming into Clean Energy

The Best Way to Teach Sustainability to Kids: Board Game

Sustainable Cities: Green Building

ENERGY EFFICIENCY WEEK HAS STARTED

The Adventure of Coding the Future in the Banking Sector Begins.

A "Reaching Generation Z" seminar was held in Şanlıurfa by Istanbul Gelişim University.

Change.org Published 2021 Turkey Change Report.

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“Climate Change Summit – Following COP26”, was held.

“Young Hands, Clean Beaches” Project Implemented.

193 Countries Adopted First Global Agreement on Artificial Intelligence Ethics.

Sustainability Awards Found Their Owners.

Sustainability and Art: Kale Design and Art Center

Dolmabahçe Palace was visited on 10 November.

Community Service Unit Visited Dolmabahçe Palace.

The Paris Climate Agreement will enter into force on 10 November.

The 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) Started in Scotland.

The European Union is looking for Positive Energy and Sustainable City Projects.

The Conversation About Healing With Music In The Ottoman Empire

Mining Companies Promised Zero Carbon Emissions.

Paris Climate Agreement Accepted in the Environment and Foreign Affairs Committees of the Turkish Grand National Assembly.

BASE 2021 Exhibition is at Tophane-i Âmire KSM between 29 September - 3 October.

Fairy Tale Istanbul International Fairy Tale Festival Begins with the Theme of 'Tales from Water'.

A Cooperation Protocol was signed between Istanbul Gelisim University and Beylikdüzü Municipality.

'The 2021 Summer School Game-Based Sustainability Workshops' Organized Together by SOCAR and EÇEV Completed

Turkey's Creative Youth Turns 'Residuals' into Sculptures

A Turkish Brand at COP26: Huner

UN Security Council Calls on Taliban to Create a Safe Exit in Afghanistan.

20 Thousand-Year-Old Glaciers Melt in Hakkari

Arçelik Senior Executives Climbed Mount Ararat to Raise Awareness on Climate Change and Sustainability

Young People Need to Sit at the Table to Lead the Struggle for a Better Future

Is the Digital Entertainment Industry Affecting the Climate?

Marmara Sea Summit Took Place.

The Frightening Fact in the IPCC Report: "The World Is Warming Up Too Fast"

United Nations Envoy Warns Security Council: ''Afghanistan is at Dangerous Turning Point''

Government Support for 78 Energy Efficiency Increasing Projects