6.5.2 Promoting conscious water usage
Promoting Conscious Water Use
Boğaziçi University organises various projects and educational activities to promote the conscious use of water on campus and more broadly. These initiatives are implemented in line with the National Water Efficiency Mobilisation strategies initiated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Water-saving technologies such as rainwater harvesting, grey water recovery and sensor taps are used on campus.
The University's Sustainable Development and Cleaner Production Centre (BU-SDCPC) and Climate Change and Policy Implementation and Research Centre (İklimBU) actively support water management projects and research. Organised in 2023, the Climate-Water-Agriculture Summit for a Sustainable Future aimed to raise awareness on the efficient use of water with the participation of experts on sustainable agriculture and water management.
In addition, the Green Generation Restaurant Movement, carried out in cooperation with Boğaziçi University and WWF-Turkey, encourages the conscious use of water by reducing the amount of waste in the food and beverage sector. In addition, reports prepared by Boğaziçi University Institute of Environmental Sciences provide policy recommendations to reduce pollution in fresh water and seas.
The Environment Club, which is active among the students of the university, also contributes to awareness-raising activities on water conservation on campus.
Related Links:
- Boğaziçi University Technical Applications
- Individual Water Efficiency Steps
- Centre for Sustainable Development and Cleaner Production
- Climate Change and Policies Application and Research Centre
- Sustainable Agriculture of the Future
- Green Generation Restaurant Movement
- WWF Turkey Plastic Waste Problem Report
- INDEPENDENT Project
- Boğaziçi University & MIT Joint Project
- Boğaziçi University Environment Club
2024 Sustainability Report SDG-6 (Related Section)
Encouraging Conscious Water Use
Online Educational Resources
Boğaziçi University encourages the conscious use of water on campus and in the wider community through various campus practices and educational activities. These initiatives are implemented in line with the National Water Efficiency Mobilisation strategies initiated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. In this context, water-saving technologies such as rainwater harvesting, grey water recovery and sensor taps are used on campus.
For More Information
In addition, the Environment Club, formed by Boğaziçi University students, raises awareness by organising various interviews and events on and off campus to promote conscious water use.
For More Information
https://ogrencifaaliyetleri.bogazici.edu.tr/kulup-etkinlikleri/cevre-kulubu
Clean water and sanitation
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
