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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.…

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

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.…

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

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

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

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.…

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

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

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.…

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.…

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.…

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

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.…

“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.…

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.…

“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.…

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.…

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

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

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.…

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.…

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. …

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.…

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

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.…

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

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. …

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.…

Kale Design and Art Center combines sustainability and art. …

Community Service Unit Visited Dolmabahçe Palace on 10 November. …

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.…

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.…

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.…

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

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

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.…

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".…

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.…

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

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.…

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

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?…

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

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.…

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.…

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

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.…

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

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.…

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.…

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. …

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.…

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

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.…

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.…

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."…

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'.…

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

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.…

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.…

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.…

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

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.…

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).…

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.…