Environment and Sustainability Studies (2023)

Boğaziçi University carries out various projects, centres and initiatives in the field of environment and sustainability to find solutions to local and global problems. The university's environmental and sustainability policies aim to take concrete steps on issues such as the protection of natural resources, waste management and the use of clean energy on and off campus.

Sustainable Development and Cleaner Production Research Centre

Boğaziçi University's Sustainable Development and Cleaner Production Research Centre aims to increase efficiency and reduce resource inputs in the production and service sectors by providing cleaner production technologies. The Centre carries out studies to minimise risks to the environment.

• Sustainable Development and Cleaner Production Research Centre
• Overview of Studies

SDSN Youth-Boğaziçi University Cooperation

SDSN Youth Turkey, with the support of Boğaziçi University, works to raise awareness of young people towards sustainable development goals. ‘#KnowYourGoals’ campaign is one of the activities organised for this purpose.

• SDSN Youth

Community Engagement and Outreach

Boğaziçi University collaborates with local and national communities to achieve sustainability goals in agriculture and tourism. BOUN Agriculture and Food Summit 2023 contributes to communities as a platform to discuss innovations and sustainability strategies in supply chain management from agriculture to food. In this summit, topics such as sustainable practices, productivity, biological control in the agriculture and food sector are covered.

Climate Change and Policy Research Centre

Working on the local and regional impacts of climate change and its policies, the centre produces solutions on issues such as energy, agriculture, and climate adaptation.

• Climate Change and Policy Research Centre

Green Campus and Green Building Certificate Applications

Aiming to improve energy efficiency, recycling and natural resource management through Green Campus initiatives, Boğaziçi University has taken important steps towards becoming a carbon neutral campus. There are buildings on campus that have been awarded with LEED Certificate.

• Green Campus
• Leed Certified Buildings

Carbon and Water Footprint Studies

Boğaziçi University continues the studies initiated in 2011 to measure the carbon and water footprint and conducts water footprint analyses for dormitory buildings.

• Carbon Footprint Studies

Wind Power Plant (BÜRES)

The wind power plant established at Kilyos Sarıtepe Campus has made Boğaziçi University the first university campus to meet all its electricity needs from wind energy.

• Wind Power Plant

Integrated Solid Waste Management

Boğaziçi University produces sustainable solutions for the management of recyclable and hazardous waste generated on campuses.

• Integrated Solid Waste Management

Kilyos Sarıtepe Campus Nature School and Ecological Literacy Project

The project, carried out in partnership with the TEMA Foundation, aims to protect the natural ecosystems on campus and to instil environmental awareness in young people through ecological literacy programmes.

• Nature School Project

Green Generation Restaurant Movement

Boğaziçi University supports the Green Generation Restaurant Movement in order to reduce waste and ensure energy efficiency.

• Green Generation Restaurant Movement

Tarlataban

Tarlataban, the nature-friendly agriculture movement of Boğaziçi University, produces sustainable food with collective labour.

• Tarlataban

BountoGreen

BountoGreen, which received an award in the ‘StudentsGoGreen’ competition held for the first time in Turkey, collected 1 ton 650 kg of e-waste in 3 months and recycled it.

• BountoGreen

Underwater Cleaning Project / BÜSAS

Boğaziçi University Underwater Sports Club (BÜSAS) carries out projects to raise environmental awareness and clean the seas through underwater cleaning projects.

• Underwater Cleaning Project

These projects demonstrate Boğaziçi University's commitment to sustainability, environmental protection and ecological balance.

2024 Sustainability Report SDG-15 (Related Section)

Training Programmes on Ecosystems

Boğaziçi University organises various educational programmes and awareness-raising activities to raise awareness of local and national communities on the protection and sustainable management of ecosystems. The university's environmental education activities contribute to the protection of local plant and animal species and aim to raise social awareness on environmental issues.

İklimBU Trainings

Boğaziçi University Climate Change and Policies Application and Research Centre (İklimBU) organises informative trainings on the local and regional impacts of climate change for relevant units in the public and private sectors. In addition, informative articles, publications and a weekly newsletter on the causes, impacts and solutions of climate change are published on the İklimBU web page.

Click here to visit İklimBU web page:

https://climatechange.bogazici.edu.tr/

Nature School and Ecological Literacy Project

This project, carried out in partnership withTEMA Foundation, aims to protect the natural ecosystems in Kilyos Sarıtepe Campusand to raise environmental awareness among young people through ecological literacy training. These efforts strongly reflect Boğaziçi University's commitment to sustainability, environmental protection and ecological balance.

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https://haberler.bogazici.edu.tr/tr/news/kampus/2/surdurulebilir-kampus-icin-bogazici-universit/396

BU+ Series Public Lectures

Within the scope of BU+ events, lectures on topics such as water resource conservation, biodiversity enhancement and environmental management are organised and participants are provided with practical information on ecosystem conservation.

Click here to visit the BU+ web page:

https://buplus.bogazici.edu.tr/etkinlik-turu/acik-ders

SDSN Youth-Boğaziçi University Cooperation

SDSN Youth Turkey, under the leadership of Boğaziçi University, works to raise awareness of young people towards sustainable development goals. With the #KnowYourGoals campaign launched for this purpose, various workshops were organised with individuals or organisations. A large number of individuals and organisations, including various high schools, companies, universities, civil society organisations, associations and municipalities participated in the workshops.

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https://haberler.bogazici.edu.tr/tr/news/kampus/2/surdurulebilir-kalkinmada-genclerin-sesi-sdsn/421

BÜÇEK Events

Boğaziçi University Environment Club (BÜÇEK) raises awareness on recycling, water conservation and environmental pollution issues by organising events especially on important days such as World Environment Day. Workshops and clean-up campaigns are organised for university members and local communities.

Click here to see BÜÇEK events:

https://ogrencifaaliyetleri.bogazici.edu.tr/kulup-etkinlikleri/cevre-kulubu

BÜSAS Underwater Cleaning Project

Boğaziçi University Underwater Sports Club (BÜSAS) provides free diving and scuba training and carries out various projects aiming to raise environmental awareness and protect the marine ecosystem through underwater cleaning projects.

These educational programmes and activities support the protection and sustainability of ecosystems by raising environmental awareness in local and national communities. Boğaziçi University contributes to the formation of a more conscious society by sharing its knowledge in the field of environmental protection.

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https://haberler.bogazici.edu.tr/tr/news/kampus/2/bogazicili-dalgiclar-bodrum-limanini-temizled/483