UN Sustainable Development Goals

Activities

Every activity is mapped to one or more of the 17 SDGs. Filter by year, category and goal to explore YTU's sustainability impact.

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YTU's Robust Educational Program in Water and Wastewater Engineering Education 10 articles
November 2025

YTU's Robust Educational Program in Water and Wastewater Engineering

YTU offers a comprehensive suite of courses focused on various aspects of water and wastewater management, designed to equip students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The curriculum covers critical topics such as drinking water treatment, wastewater treatment, water supply an...

SDG 4 SDG 6 SDG 9 SDG 11 SDG 12 SDG 13 SDG 15

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“Water Efficiency Strategy Document (2023–2033)” Energy 5 articles
November 2025

“Water Efficiency Strategy Document (2023–2033)”

As a public university, Yildiz Technical University actively participates in collaborative water management efforts aligned with national policies and strategic frameworks. In accordance with the “Water Efficiency Strategy Document (2023–2033)” issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, ...

SDG 6 SDG 9 SDG 11 SDG 12 SDG 13 SDG 17

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Seminar on New Approaches in Electric Transportation Systems and Electric Power System Integration Education 5 articles
November 2025

Seminar on New Approaches in Electric Transportation Systems and Electric Power System Integration

Description: YTU hosted a seminar on innovative approaches in electric transportation systems and their integration with electric power networks. The session covered cutting-edge developments in electric mobility, charging infrastructure, and grid integration, highlighting their role in building ...

SDG 4 SDG 7 SDG 9 SDG 11 SDG 13

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YTU Clean Energy Technologies Institute (TET) Energy
November 2025

YTU Clean Energy Technologies Institute (TET)

YTU Clean Energy Technologies Institute (TET) operates as a multidisciplinary hub offering applied research, consultancy, and technology development in clean and efficient energy systems. The institute supports companies in areas such as smart grids, renewable energy technologies, energy storage,...

SDG 7 SDG 17
YTU Hydrogen Research Center Energy
November 2025

YTU Hydrogen Research Center

Hydrogen Research Center conducts applied R&D on green hydrogen production, storage, transport, and industrial use, offering companies access to advanced laboratory infrastructure and pilot-scale testing. Ongoing projects—such as Prof. Dr. İbrahim Dinçer’s “Clean Hydrogen Energy Technologies Deve...

SDG 7 SDG 17
BATLAB, OUR BATTERY RESEARCH CENTER Energy
November 2025

BATLAB, OUR BATTERY RESEARCH CENTER

BATLAB is a research laboratory founded to push the boundaries of clean energy technologies, foster innovation, and enhance the sustainability of energy storage systems. This pioneering facility is on a mission to lead the ongoing revolution in battery technologies. Equipped with the latest advan...

SDG 7 SDG 17
YTU WASTE-TO-ENERGY TECHNOLOGİES RESEARCH Energy
November 2025

YTU WASTE-TO-ENERGY TECHNOLOGİES RESEARCH

YTU conducts innovative research in waste-to-energy technologies through its dedicated research group focused on sustainable waste management, recycling, and resource recovery. The group develops low-cost, eco-friendly bioenergy production systems including biological, chemical, and bio-electroch...

SDG 7 SDG 17
YTU is officially listed as a Climate Change Actor under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Energy 1 articles
November 2025

YTU is officially listed as a Climate Change Actor under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

YTU is officially listed as a Climate Change Actor under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), highlighting its role in supporting global and national climate policy development. Through its commitments to halving emissions by 2030 and achieving net-zero carbon emiss...

SDG 7 SDG 17

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YTU’s Climate Action Plan (2022-2050) Energy
November 2025

YTU’s Climate Action Plan (2022-2050)

YTU actively informs and supports national clean-energy and energy-efficiency policies through its research, programs, and strategic alignment with governmental frameworks. YTU’s Climate Action Plan (2022-2050) is fully aligned with Türkiye’s national climate strategies and public policies, incl...

SDG 7
YTU's Transparent and Needs-Based Dormitory Placement Policy Inclusion
November 2025

YTU's Transparent and Needs-Based Dormitory Placement Policy

YTU applies a transparent, objective, and non-discriminatory placement policy for its student dormitories to ensure fair access to safe and affordable housing. The university uses a standardized Dormitory Admission Evaluation and Scoring Table that assesses applicants solely based on socio-econom...

SDG 10