Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, and halt biodiversity loss
With a vision of becoming a globally leading university through its human-centered, scientific, technological, and social focus, Yıldız Technical University adheres to the principles of environmental sustainability in all its activities and is committed to adopting circular solutions that protect both the environment and human health. As a university, we aim to protect, restore, and promote the sustainable use of ecosystems by implementing an effective, accurate, comprehensive, efficient, and participatory environmental management system. We are also dedicated to the preservation of biological diversity.
In this context, our ecosystem and biodiversity policy includes:
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Protecting forests, wetlands, and ecosystems within our campuses and ensuring their sustainable use,
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Selecting practices that minimize impacts on forests, wetlands, ecosystems, and biodiversity in all university operations,
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Creating and maintaining inventories of plant and animal species within the campuses to record and preserve existing biodiversity,
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Organizing activities focused on reforestation, combating desertification, and protecting forests,
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Incorporating examples of sustainable agriculture within the campuses.
With this approach, Yıldız Technical University is committed to achieving its goal of protecting and promoting sustainable terrestrial ecosystems and halting biodiversity loss.