17 Goals
5 ways to deal with plastic pollution
8 million tons of plastic are mixed to the oceans every year. In 2050, it is predicted to be more plastic than fish in the oceans. Plastic never dissolves completely in nature, leaving only smaller parts. Most of the plastic parts in the oceans are small than 5mm and so the fish often mix them with phytoplankton. When fish eat plastics, the content of the food chain is also changing...
Low Carbon Heroes were certain
26 organizations supported to fight climate change by reducing carbon footprint were rewarded as Low Carbon Hero by Sustainable Production and Consumption Association.
Applications for Green Point Awards continue
Applicants for Green Spot Industry Awards, which stand out by ÇEVKO with its awareness to life and are open to the companies using Green Dot Brand in Turkey. This year the application process for awards held 4th time, will end on 11 May 2018. Applications are available online via Yesilnoktaodullar.org website.
Tree Brotherhood reached 14 thousand children in three years
The Tree Brotherhood Project, which started to practice with the support of Step-by-Step runners in 2015, touched about 14 thousand children across Turkey.
World’s leading social innovation leaders meet in Istanbul
The world’s leading social innovation network Social Innovation Exchange (SIX) will organize the second "SIX Wayfinder" meeting in Istanbul on 14-15 May 2018 with the participation of innovative ambassadors and experts in the field.
6 main focus areas to accelerate conversion in energy
Global Energy Transformation, published by the International Renewable Agency (IRENA): 2050 Road Map report, global energy system investments in favor of renewable energy and energy efficiency, up to 30 percent by 2050, this figure can create 11 million new jobs, which will arise with the reduction of fossil fuel plants, and even go on...
The future of energy in Sustainable Development Goals
The increase in the world’s population and energy needs bring together the need to develop including and innovative solutions by integration in this regard. Erişable and Clean Energy, which is the 7th Sustainable Development Goal, is among the SKHs that stand out of the carbon emission and the difference created in the socio-economic sense. Impcat Hub
Turkey Social Innovation Ecosystem Map published
Turkey Social Innovation Ecosystem Map, prepared by Ashoka and imece, reveals great picture on social innovation.
I started countdown for Istanbul Carbon Summit
The experts of the sector in Istanbul Carbon Summit, which brings many shares from different sectors to transition to low-carbon economy, together in 26 April for "Enjoying the Climate Change of the Economy and Industry".
From Mercedes-Benz, Sustainable Development Goals-oriented competition
If you have a start-up that makes life easier, beneficial to society and environment, create positive social impact, connect with technology and support the creation of Sustainable City and Living Areas, you can join the Mercedes Benz Turkish StartUp 2018 competition. There is a total of 150.000 TL prize in the contest.
Sustainable development was carried out by Koç University
Within the scope of 25th year events of Koç University Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences and Business Institute collaborationd with Siemens Sponsor and Heidrick & Struggles Strategic partnership with the support of the Corporate Management Forum "Sustainable Development Conference". The role of innovation in sustainable growth in the conference is vital with Turkey...
Water Oriented Journalism Training Home
The "Water-Oriented Journalism" training aimed at creating awareness among media workers in Istanbul on 13-14 April.