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Convening the global sustainability and higher education community
Co-hosted by Türkiye's Council of Higher Education, the 2025 Global Sustainable Development Congress brings together the world's leading thinkers, policymakers and actors from different sectors to drive new alliances and create positive action for a more sustainable future.
Over four days, keynote speakers, panellists and representatives from our track and global content partners will share their insights on health, sustainable cities, clean energy, AI, gender equality, the environment and much more.
Delegates departed from our 2024 event full of optimism and a shared commitment to accelerate progress towards the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
Join us at Istanbul Congress Center from 16-19 June 2025 and be part of the next global call to action.
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"We are very excited and delighted that next year our country –the intersection of east and west, of Europe and Asia– will host this congress in Istanbul. We hope to see you all in Türkiye next year." – Haldun Göktaş, deputy president, Council of Higher Education, Türkiye |
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