SDGs Club Interactive Stand at EMU's Spring Festival | 13-15 May
Throughout the three days of the Spring Festival, the EMU-SDGs Club engaged EMU students through a series of interactive activities designed to raise awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals and encourage personal action toward a more sustainable future. Through “Add Your Mark, Contribute to the SDG Collaborative Canvas,” students added small sketches representing different SDGs to a shared board, creating a collective visual expression of sustainability on campus. In the “Pick One SDG, Take One Action” activity, students randomly selected an action from an SDG-themed cup and pledged to complete it during the following week, emphasizing how small individual commitments can contribute to a better and more sustainable world.
The EMU-SDGs Club thanks all students who participated and supported the activities throughout the festival. Our Future, Our Choice.
Photography Competition | 6-31 May
See the SDGs Through Your Lens!
EMU-SDGs Club and DAU-SEN invite you to participate in our SDGs Photography Competition and capture how the Sustainable Development Goals appear in everyday life on the EMU campus.
Who can participate?
All EMU students are welcome to join. All you need to do is follow us on Instagram @sdg_emu
What to submit?
• Choose ONE SDG as your theme.
• Take a creative photo on the EMU campus that represents your choice of one SDG.
• Each student can submit up to 3 photos for either one SDG or three different SDGs.
How to submit?
Submit your photos through the link by pressing Google Form or by the link in our bio and highlights story and make sure to include:
• Name & surname
• Student number
• Department
• Instagram username
• Selected SDG (#SDG number/title)
📅 Timeline:
• Submission period: 6–31 May 2026
• Pre-selection by jury: 1–3 June 2026
• Public voting: 4–10 June 2026
• Announcement of winners & exhibition: 12 June 2026
Selection & Voting Process:
• A jury from EMU-SDGs Club & DAU-SEN will review all submissions
• 5–10 shortlisted photos will be selected based on creativity, relevance to the SDG, and visual impact
• These will be shared on our Instagram page & stories for public voting
• Winners will be determined based on a combination of jury evaluation + public votes
Prizes (sponsored by DAU-SEN):
🥇🥈🥉 Stanley reusable mugs/tumblers/water bottles & additional surprises
(to promote reduced single-use plastic use)
Winners Announcement:
Winners will be announced via our Instagram page.
Exhibition & Ceremony:
Selected and winning photographs will be featured in a campus exhibition at DAUSEL Local Cafe, and winners will be invited to the award ceremony.
✨ Show your creativity, share your perspective, and help raise awareness of the SDGs at EMU.
📲 Don’t forget to follow @sdg_emu to participate and stay updated!
Beach Clean-Up & Community Day | 9 May
The EMU SDGs Club, together with AIESEC and the Cinema Club, came together for a meaningful beach clean-up activity.
We worked as a team to collect waste and contribute to a cleaner coastal environment. After the clean-up, we enjoyed a relaxing picnic, swimming, and fun sea games, turning the day into both an environmental action and a moment of friendship and collaboration.
A small action can create a big impact when we do it together.
Earth Day | 22 April
On 22nd of April, Earth Day, EMU URDC, The department of Architecture and EMU_SDG Club highlight the power of individual and collective action in protecting our environment and shaping a more sustainable future.
This PSA was prepared by our student IRIZA TREASURE NKUBANA as part of the course Arch320 - The UN Sustainable Development Goals: An Interdisciplinary Approach for the Future of Our Planet, in the Department of Architecture undergraduate program. It emphasizes that everyday actions—such as recycling, water conservation, tree-planting, and the use of clean energy—play a vital role in safeguarding our planet. These grassroots efforts demonstrate that meaningful environmental change is both achievable and necessary, reinforcing the importance of SDGs 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, and 15.
To watch the full PSA please press YouTube
World Health Day | 7 April
On 7 April, World Health Day, EMU URDC, in collaboration with the Department of Architecture and EMU-SDGs Club, highlights the interconnected nature of health, well-being, and equitable access to resources in shaping sustainable communities.
This PSA was prepared by our student/graduate Mehmetali Dizman, as part of the course Arch320 - The UN Sustainable Development Goals: An Interdisciplinary Approach for the Future of Our Planet, in the Department of Architecture undergraduate program. It reflects the links between nutrition, clean water, health services, and social equity, emphasizing the importance of SDGs 2, 3, 6, and 10. Promoting health is not only a medical concern but also a social, environmental, and spatial commitment—for people, planet, and future generations.
To watch the full PSA please press YouTube
International Day of Zero Waste | 30 March
Small actions lead to big impact. From reducing waste to rethinking our daily habits, every step counts toward a more sustainable future.
On 30 March, International Day of Zero Waste, EMU URDC in collaboration with the Department of Architecture and EMU-SDGs Club emphasize the importance of everyday actions in reducing waste, promoting recycling, and encouraging more responsible consumption patterns.
This PSA was prepared by our B.Arch student Mohammad Marwan, as part of the course Arch320, The UN Sustainable Development Goals: An Interdisciplinary Approach for the Future of Our Planet, in the Department of Architecture undergraduate program. It reflects how simple daily habits as reduce, reuse, and recycle can collectively contribute to environmental protection and resource efficiency. Advancing zero waste is not only an environmental responsibility but also a social and spatial commitment.
For people, planet, and future generations, let us reduce, reuse and recycle!
To watch the video, please click YouTube
World Water Day | 22 March
Water is not just a resource; it’s the foundation of life, cities, and communities.
On 22 March, World Water Day, EMU URDC, in collaboration with the Department of Architecture and EMUSDG Club, highlights the critical importance of water in sustaining life, shaping resilient environments, and supporting equitable communities.
This PSA was prepared by our student Aseel Hussein as part of the course Arch320, The UN Sustainable Development Goals: An Interdisciplinary Approach for the Future of Our Planet, in the Department of Architecture undergraduate program. It reflects the significance of responsible water use, conservation, and the role of design in addressing global water challenges. Water sustainability is not only an environmental concern but also a social and spatial one for people, planet, and future generations.
To watch the video, please click YouTube
International Day of Forests | 21 March
On 21 March, International Day of Forests, EMU URDC, in collaboration with the Department of Architecture and EMUSDG Club, highlights the vital role of forests in supporting biodiversity, regulating climate, and enhancing the quality of life within urban and rural environments.
This PSA was prepared by our student (and recent graduate) Rümeysa Nur Güven as part of the course Arch320, The UN Sustainable Development Goals: An Interdisciplinary Approach for the Future of Our Planet, in the Department of Architecture undergraduate program. It reflects the importance of protecting forest ecosystems, promoting sustainable land use, and integrating nature into design and planning practices.
To watch the video, please click YouTube
International Women's Day | 8 March
On 8 March, International Women’s Day, EMU URDC in collaboration with Department of Architecture and EMU-SDGs Club celebrate gender equality, empowerment, and the vital role of women in shaping inclusive and resilient cities and communities.
This PSA was prepared by our student, Nafuna Simba, as part of the course Arch320, The UN Sustainable Development Goals: An Interdisciplinary Approach for the Future of Our Planet, in the Department of Architecture undergraduate program. It reflects the importance of equal opportunities, safety, and representation in public and professional spaces. Gender equality is not only a social imperative but a spatial and cultural one—for people, planet, and future generations.
To watch the video, please click YouTube
International Day of Clean Energy | 26 January
On 26 January, the International Day of Clean Energy, URDC, SDG Club, and Department of Architecture of Eastern Mediterranean University highlight clean energy as a cornerstone of sustainability, climate action, and an equitable future.
This PSA was prepared by our student Ahmet Can Dursun as part of the course Arch320; The UN Sustainable Development Goals: An Interdisciplinary Approach for the Future of Our Planet in the Department of Architecture program. It reflects the vital role of renewable and clean energy systems in building resilient communities and responsible environmental practices. Clean energy is not only a technological shift but a social and spatial imperative. For people, planet, and future generations.
To watch the PSA please press YouTube
International Day of Education | 24 January
On 24 January, URDC , SDG Club, and Department of Architecture of Eastern Mediterranean University celebrate education as a fundamental human right.
This PSA was prepared by Mark Morobane as part of the course Arch320; The UN Sustainable Development Goals: An Interdisciplinary Approach for the Future of Our Planet in the department of architecture program It reflects how powerful education is when it comes to sustainable, inclusive, and equitable scocieties. For people, progress, and the future.
To watch the PSA please press YouTube
EMU Swap & Save 2: Building a Sustainable Campus Culture - Fall 2025-2026
On 25 December, the EMU SDGs Club, in collaboration with ARCH320 university elective students, successfully organized the second EMU Swap & Save event, hosted by the Department of Architecture as part of its New Year celebration. The initiative brought students together to promote reuse, smart consumption, and circular practices in a practical and engaging way.
Participants were encouraged to bring items they no longer needed and exchange them with others, transforming sharing into meaningful action. Through this hands-on experience, students actively contributed to waste reduction while gaining insight into how everyday choices can support sustainability and responsible consumption.
The event fostered recycling and reuse practices across campus in support of the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).
EMU SDG Club at EMUCON – 20 December
On 20 December, the EMU SDG Club actively participated in EMUCON, engaging students and visitors through interactive activities centered on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
During the event, the Club organized a donation for reuse initiative, encouraging responsible consumption and circular practices. Participants were also invited to spin the SDG wheel and select an SDG card, each linked to a specific question designed to raise awareness and spark dialogue around global sustainability challenges.
Through these activities, the EMU SDG Club aimed to promote inclusivity, environmental responsibility, and collective action, reinforcing the importance of everyday contributions toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
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EMU Swap & Save: Building a Sustainable Campus Culture
On June 3, 2025, the students of ARCH 320 – The UN Sustainable Development Goals: An Interdisciplinary Approach for the Future of Our Planet, under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Şebnem Hoşkara, successfully launched the EMU Swap & Save event in front of DAUSEN Local Café. This initiative invited the EMU community to participate in a goods exchange based on the principles of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle, encouraging more mindful consumption habits. Students, staff, and visitors engaged by bringing items they no longer needed and swapping them for useful ones, reinforcing the values of circular economy and sustainable living. The event promoted SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) while supporting SDGs 4, 11, 13, and 17, and served as a vibrant example of how small, community-driven actions can lead to meaningful environmental change. Thank you to everyone who joined us in taking a step toward a greener future! 🌎💚
World Environment Day, Jun the 5th
We’re raising our voices to say: it’s time to #EndPlasticPollution! 💥 Watch our student-led PSA video and join us in rethinking, reducing, and refusing plastic in our everyday lives. Every action counts—let’s build a cleaner, greener future together.
Here is our PSA video created by a Civil Engineering program student of the course ‘Arch 320 The UN Sustainable Development Goals: An Interdisciplinary Approach for the Future of Our Planet’ at the EMU Department of Architecture - MWASIMBA SIMBA, to raise awareness about the issue and support the SDGs initiatives on the EMU Campus.
Click to watch video
EMU Swap and Save Event, Invitation
Join Us for a Greener Future! ♻️We’re excited to invite you to the Launching Event of EMU Swap & Save – Building a Sustainable Campus Culture 🌱🗓 Date: 3 June 2025🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM📍 Location: In front of DAUSEN Local CaféOrganized by students of ARCH 320 – The UN Sustainable Development Goals: An Interdisciplinary Approach for the Future of Our Planet course of the EMU Department of Architecture, instructed by Prof.Dr. Şebnem Hoşkara, this event aims to raise awareness about sustainability on the EMU Campus through the principles of Recycle, Reuse, and Reduce. 🌿Discover how small actions can lead to significant change. Let’s swap, save, and take steps together for a better planet! 💪🌎To join the movement, please bring one item that you no longer use or need and take one that you do need!
International Day for Biological Diversity – May 22
Nature is not a resource — it’s a partner in our survival. This year’s theme, “Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development,” reminds us that true progress means living in balance with the ecosystems that sustain us.
🌍 Biodiversity is the heart of sustainable development — from food security and clean water to climate resilience and human health.
🎬 Here is a PSA video created by a Mechanical Engineering program student of the course ‘Arch 320 The UN Sustainable Development Goals: An Interdisciplinary Approach for the Future of Our Planet’ at the EMU Department of Architecture to raise awareness about the issue and support the SDGs initiatives on the EMU Campus.▶️
🌍 Let’s work together to restore harmony and protect the web of life on Earth.
🌱Every species matters. Every ecosystem counts.🐝
EMU SDG Club brought the energy to the 27th Spring Festival!
We raised awareness for a sustainable future while having fun. Our colorful frame, our big goals! check our instagram post to see more
Instagram Post
World Climate Change Day | 15 May
The climate is changing — so must we.
Rising temperatures, extreme weather, and disappearing ecosystems are no longer future threats — they’re today’s reality.
But change is still possible. Through bold action, green innovation, and global solidarity, we can build a more resilient and just world.
💚 Climate action starts with awareness — and leads to transformation.
22 April - World Mother Earth Day
World Mother Earth Day is a global call to raise awareness and drive action against environmental degradation and climate change.It emphasizes the need to protect the planet’s ecosystems, reduce emissions, and build climate resilience, which are at the core of #SDG13.World Mother Earth Day is also related to #SDG15, #SDG14, #SDG12, #SDG7, and #SDG6. Together for a Cause: EMU SDGs Club Delivers Donations to Özen Elderly Care Center
Thank You, Dear Donors!
Today, as EMU SDGs Club, we successfully delivered the donations collected through our fundraising campaign to Özen Elderly Care Center. Thanks to your generous support, we were able to provide assistance to those in need, bringing comfort and care to the elderly residents.
This initiative once again highlighted the power of solidarity and compassion within our community. We sincerely appreciate your kindness and contributions.
Together, we will continue working towards a more sustainable and compassionate world!
Thank you, EMU!
EMU SDGS Club
Bağışçılarımıza Teşekkürler!
Bugün, EMU SDGs Club olarak düzenlediğimiz bağış kampanyasında topladığımız yardımları Özen Yaşlı Bakım Merkezi'ne teslim ettik. Siz değerli bağışçılarımızın desteği sayesinde, ihtiyaç sahibi yaşlılarımıza bir nebze olsun katkı sağlayabilmenin mutluluğunu yaşıyoruz.
Toplum için dayanışmanın ve yardımlaşmanın ne kadar önemli olduğunu bir kez daha gösterdiniz. Katkılarınız ve duyarlılığınız için hepinize yürekten teşekkür ederiz.
Join Us in Making a Difference for Our Elderly: Donate and Spread Kindness
Would you like to contribute to a better life for our elderly?
A small donation can make a big difference! You can support us by donating clothes, blankets, food, hygiene products, or books.
We are waiting for you at the Activity Center between March 24-27, 2025.
Let's spread kindness together!
#sustainabledevelopmentgoals #sdgs #sdg3 #sdg10
#sdg11 #elderly
Yaşlılarımızın daha iyi bir yaşam sürmesine katkıda bulunmak ister misiniz? Küçük bir bağış büyük bir fark yaratabilir!
Giysi, battaniye, gıda, hijyen ürünleri veya kitap bağışlayarak destek olabilirsiniz.
24-27 Mart 2025 tarihleri arasında Aktivite Merkezi'nde sizleri
bekliyoruz. Haydi, hep birlikte iyiliği büyütelim!
#sürdürülebilirkalkınmaamaçları
EMU SDGs Club members meeting and getting ready for the semester activities!
JOINT AWARENESS EVENT BY EMU ACADEMIC UNION AND EMU SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS STUDENT CLUB
Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) Sustainable Development Goals Club and EMU Academic Staff Union (EMU-SEN) organized a joint event on Sunday, 30 October 2022, between 15:00 and 17:30, to raise awareness within the university regarding the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Artist Nurtane Karagil and academic staff member of Department of Architecture and EMU Sustainable Development Goals Club Advisor Prof. Dr. Şebnem Hoşkara offered a workshop, which was introduced as an art practice in the public space, with the 'tactical urbanism/space design' approach, a trend frequently applied in planning and urban design practices especially after the Covid-19 pandemic. In the event, which was held in collaboration with and under the sponsorship of EMU-SEN, 17 Sustainable Development Goals logos were placed on the outdoor floor tiles in front of the new Locale to be opened by EMU-SEN in the Mechanical Engineering building.
During the event, EMU-SEN Executive Board Member Yeşim Dede, students representing the Club, Özge Selen Koç and Avy Nazar Mohammad, Club Advisor Prof. Dr. Şebnem Hoşkara and Vice Rector for Social and Cultural Affairs Prof. Dr. Deniz İşçioğlu delivered speeches and touched upon the importance of the Global Goals for Sustainable Improvement / Development.
