Istanbul Nişantaşı University Joins the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN)!
Istanbul Nişantaşı University has joined the SDSN network. Membership will support international cooperation on SDG good practices, interdisciplinary research, education, and innovative solutions for sustainable development.
International Cooperation and Sustainable Development through SDG Good Practices
Istanbul Nişantaşı University has qualified for membership in the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), which operates under the auspices of the United Nations Secretary-General and supports progress towards sustainable development goals. Founded in 2012 by then UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and renowned economist Prof. Jeffrey Sachs, SDSN brings universities, think tanks and research centres together to accelerate implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement.
This prestigious membership strengthens our commitment to making research, education and cooperation in sustainable development more effective globally. Working with member institutions, SDSN addresses climate change, sustainable energy solutions, improved data analytics, sustainable agriculture and land use policies. It also aims to research societal happiness and well-being, develop sustainable solutions to global health challenges, promote good governance and contribute to sustainable cities. The network develops strategies for protecting and sustainably managing tropical forests, grounding its activities in science to offer practical global solutions.
Through SDSN membership, Istanbul Nişantaşı University will gain opportunities to strengthen international cooperation on SDG good practices, develop interdisciplinary projects and offer innovative solutions. Membership advances our commitment to sustainable development goals and marks a major step towards becoming a global centre for cooperation in this field.
Our sustainability activities are available on our sustainability website. For more information about SDSN and its activities, visit the SDSN Official Website.