Yıldız Technical University climbed three spots globally to rank 45th in the 2026 UI GreenMetric Sustainable University Rankings. Selected as “Turkey’s Most Active University,” YTÜ will host the 2026 UI GreenMetric Turkey Workshop to share its sustainable campus experience with higher education institutions across Turkey. The workshop, to be held on December 10–11, 2026, will address sustainability indicators and green transition strategies.
Yıldız Technical University (YTÜ) ranked 45th globally in the 2026 UI GreenMetric Sustainable University Rankings, which evaluated more than 2,000 universities. YTÜ was also selected as “Turkey’s Most Active University” by UI GreenMetric. The 2026 UI GreenMetric Turkey Workshop, to be held at YTÜ, will bring together universities’ sustainability initiatives. During the two-day workshop, participants will share knowledge and experiences regarding sustainable campus practices, green transition strategies, and UI GreenMetric indicators.
Various Dimensions of Sustainability Will Be Addressed
Sessions organized as part of the workshop will address the various dimensions of sustainable campuses. Under the “Environment and Infrastructure” heading, green spaces, ecological landscaping, building density, and open space management will be discussed; under the “Energy and Climate Change” heading, renewable energy, energy efficiency, carbon footprint, and climate policies will be evaluated.
The “Waste” session will examine recycling, composting, hazardous waste, and zero-waste practices, while the “Water” session will address water consumption, water reuse, treatment, and smart water infrastructure.
Another session of the workshop will be titled “Transportation.” In this context, bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly campuses, low-emission transportation, and on-campus transportation practices will be evaluated. Under the “Education and Research” heading, sustainability curricula, student projects, sustainability-focused publications, and funding will be discussed, while and under the “Reporting and Governance” heading, the UI GreenMetric methodology, data collection tools, verification, and transparency will be explained in detail.
The workshop will take place on December 10–11
The 2026 UI GreenMetric Turkey Workshop will be held on December 10–11, 2026, at the Historic Hamam on the Davutpaşa Campus of Yıldız Technical University. Registration for the workshop, which is expected to attract participants from all universities, must be completed by November 15, 2026.
The workshop will be organized by the Yıldız Technical University Institutional Big Data Management Coordination Office in collaboration with UI GreenMetric.
Event Information
Date: December 10–11, 2026
Location: YTÜ Davutpaşa Campus Historic Hamam Cultural Center, Esenler/Istanbul
Registration deadline: November 15, 2026
For more information: https://impact.yildiz.edu.tr/greenmetric
Registration form: https://form.jotform.com/262703205338048
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