2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals

Adopted by the United Nations in 2015, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a global roadmap to end poverty, protect our planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all. The 2030 Agenda also seeks to safeguard the rights of future generations while addressing today’s needs.

Aware of its responsibility in achieving these global goals, Hacettepe University is committed to:

•    Raising awareness within the university community,
•    Integrating SDGs into its educational programs and research activities,
•    Collaborating with authorities and stakeholders.

Institutional Commitment

Hacettepe University is one of the first universities in Türkiye to adopt the SDGs. With the establishment of the Sustainable Development Working Committee in 2019, the first step was taken toward integrating the SDGs into education, research, and community engagement.

On July 3, 2019, the University Senate officially pledged its commitment to the 2030 Agenda.

Sustainability in Education and Training

To ensure that our graduates are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and motivation to understand and contribute to the SDGs, Hacettepe University:

• Integrates SDGs into curricula across all programs,
• Offers capacity-building programs for administrators, educators, and students,
• Enhances experiential and interdisciplinary learning opportunities.

Research and Innovation

Our research activities aim to understand the challenges related to SDGs and to develop solutions by:

• Localizing SDGs and creating good practice models,
• Developing innovative and sustainable solutions through public-private-academic partnerships,
• Regularly monitoring and evaluating research outputs.

Community Engagement and Partnerships

Hacettepe University contributes to sustainable development by building strong connections with society:

• Organizing awareness-raising events, seminars, and workshops on SDGs,
• Turning campuses into “living laboratories” for sustainable practices,
• Developing local and global solutions through multi-stakeholder collaborations.

Commitment to Sustainable Development Video