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Expansion of Green Open Spaces (GOS) Energy 5 articles
October 2025

Expansion of Green Open Spaces (GOS)

Yıldız Technical University is actively expanding its Green Open Spaces (GOS) to promote a healthier campus environment and support local biodiversity. This initiative involves a combination of tree planting activities to increase canopy cover and enhance carbon absorption, the expansion of green...

SDG 3 SDG 11 SDG 13 SDG 15

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Symbolic Sapling Planting for Earthquake-Affected Regions – RECODE’24 Energy 5 articles
October 2025

Symbolic Sapling Planting for Earthquake-Affected Regions – RECODE’24

As part of RECODE’24, Yıldız Technical University Construction Society carried out the symbolic planting of saplings in Çatalca, representing the trees donated to the earthquake-affected region on behalf of the participants. The event promoted environmental sustainability, contributed to reforest...

SDG 11 SDG 13 SDG 15

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YTU Genç TEMA Students Take Action for Ecosystem Preservation! Energy 5 articles
October 2025

YTU Genç TEMA Students Take Action for Ecosystem Preservation!

As YTU Genç TEMA, students engaged in a forest clean-up initiative, collecting waste and promoting environmental responsibility. The activity fostered hands-on learning, raised awareness on ecosystem preservation, and encouraged collective action for sustainable natural resource management.

SDG 12 SDG 13 SDG 15 SDG 17

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Mother Nature Camp Held at YTU on March 9–10, 2024 Energy 5 articles
October 2025

Mother Nature Camp Held at YTU on March 9–10, 2024

Mother Nature Camp Held at YTU on March 9–10, 2024 The “Doğa Ana Kampı” (Mother Nature Camp), organized by the YTU Nature and Outdoor Sports Club (YTÜGEKA), was held on March 9–10, 2024, in Şile, in celebration of International Women’s Day. This all-women camping event aimed to empower female stu...

SDG 3 SDG 5 SDG 13 SDG 15

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YTU Hosts the 14th Green Sector Event: “Environmental Approaches from Industry Leaders” Energy 5 articles
October 2025

YTU Hosts the 14th Green Sector Event: “Environmental Approaches from Industry Leaders”

YTU hosted the 14th Green Sector Event under the theme “Environmental Approaches from Industry Leaders.” The event brought together major companies in the energy and technology sectors to present their latest eco-friendly and sustainable projects, inspiring students to integrate environmental awa...

SDG 7 SDG 9 SDG 15 SDG 17

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YTU|ÇEV Hosts the 13th Green Sector Event on Pegasus Airlines’ “Zero Emission Target” Energy 5 articles
October 2025

YTU|ÇEV Hosts the 13th Green Sector Event on Pegasus Airlines’ “Zero Emission Target”

The 13th Green Sector event, organized by YTU|ÇEV, featured Latife Nur Demir, Environmental Engineer at Pegasus Airlines, who delivered a talk on the company’s “Zero Emission Target.” The session explored strategies for achieving net-zero emissions in the aviation sector, focusing on sustainable ...

SDG 7 SDG 9 SDG 12 SDG 13 SDG 15 SDG 17

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YTU Contributes to TÜBA Workshop on Urban Transformation and Sustainable Cities Energy 5 articles
October 2025

YTU Contributes to TÜBA Workshop on Urban Transformation and Sustainable Cities

YTU actively contributed to the TÜBA Workshop on Urban Transformation and Sustainable Cities, organized by the Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA) and hosted by Sinop University in 2024.YTU Rector Prof. Dr. Eyüp Debik and Prof. Dr. Güleda Engin, a faculty member of the Department of Environmental ...

SDG 11 SDG 13 SDG 15 SDG 17

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