Green Transformation Seminar Held at Süleyman Demirel University

he Department of Environmental Engineering at Süleyman Demirel University organized a Green Transformation Training Seminar on 27 April 2026 at the Prof. Dr. Aziz Ertunç Conference Hall.

The seminar addressed environmental sustainability in higher education, in line with the green transformation objectives of the Turkish Council of Higher Education (YÖK).

Particular attention was given to the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings and the role of institutional sustainability initiatives in improving universities' environmental performance and international visibility.

The seminar featured presentations by three faculty members:

Prof. Dr. Yunus Pamukoğlu: Green Campus Practices at Universities
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Kitiş: Water Efficiency Measures
Prof. Dr. İsmail Tosun: Sustainable Waste Management Practices at Universities
The presentations covered carbon footprint reduction, efficient water management, waste minimization, zero-waste practices, and circular economy approaches.

The event highlighted the Department of Environmental Engineering's role in supporting the university's sustainability objectives through scientific expertise and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Attended by academic staff and students, the seminar contributed to ongoing efforts to develop a more environmentally sustainable campus.