SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT PORTAL

Building a Sustainable Future Together

34,059

Enrolled Students

5,519

Faculty & Staff

16

Colleges & Institutes

17

Sustainable Development Goals

+250

Sustainability Initiatives

5

Governorates

Sustainability Rankings & Results

Explore Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University’s achievements and performance in national and international sustainability rankings.

UI GreenMetric

World University Rankings

View Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University’s latest ranking results and achievements.

THE Impact Rankings

Times Higher Education

Explore the University’s performance in the global rankings based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

About Sustainability at ATU

Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University places sustainability at the heart of its educational mission, scientific research, campus operations, and community engagement. Through strategic planning and innovative initiatives, ATU actively contributes to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), fostering innovation, environmental responsibility, and sustainable development across all university formations.

University Sustainability Policies

Explore the policies guiding ATU’s environmental responsibility and sustainable operations.

Sustainable Procurement Policy

Environmental Policy

Latest Sustainability Activities

Discover the latest sustainability initiatives, community engagement activities, environmental projects, workshops, and academic events carried out across Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University.

Green Campus Initiative

Campus greening, water conservation, recycling, and biodiversity initiatives create a healthier and more sustainable university environment.

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Practical workshops empower students to transform innovative ideas into sustainable entrepreneurial projects.

Sustainability in Projects

Sustainability principles are integrated into education and research to develop innovative solutions for society.

Sustainability Strategy & Governance

Explore ATU’s framework for integrating sustainability across education, research, campus operations, and community engagement.

Sustainability Strategic Plan

Sustainable Development Goals Policy

SDGs Investiment

“Our sustainable investment strategy targets solar energy, efficient water systems, and electric transport for every ATU campus. We commit to excluding any investment that harms people or the planet Investiment.”

Financial Report

Website Archive

Al- Furat Al-Awsat Technical University provides comprehensive access to information about the activities of its Sustainable Development Unit from previous years, primarily through its official reports and news bulletins on its website.

Sustainability Reports

Archive & Publications

Explore annual sustainability reports, strategic plans, institutional policies, and official publications documenting Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University’s progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Sustainable Research

AL-Furat al-Awsat Technical University (ATU) focuses its sustainable research on several key areas, primarily through academic conferences, specialized workshops, and practical projects. The university’s efforts are strategically aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Sustainable Research – SDGs17

The published research of Al‑Furat Al‑Awsat Technical University in the field of sustainability represents a pioneering applied approach, contributing directly to the achievement of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by providing innovative scientific solutions to local challenges, such as smart hydroponic techniques that combine food security and water resource management. The diversity of this research in internationally indexed journals (Scopus/IOP) and the university’s commitment to prestigious international rankings reflect its role as an academic institution that harnesses its scientific outputs to serve society and build a green and sustainable economy.

SDG Commite

The Sustainable Development Committee is the central body responsible for coordinating and monitoring all sustainability activities across ATU’s 16 academic formations. They oversee strategic alignment, reporting, and integration of sustainability with quality standards. Additionally, 16 liaison officers – one from each formation – serve as direct links between the central committee and their respective colleges or institutes.

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Together we plant today, to reap a better tomorrow for future generations

Our Contribute in numbers

Plan, Track, Achieve

ACTIVITES

200

Conferences

+6

Planing Report

+5

TRaining course

150

Latest Sustainability Activities

Explore the latest sustainability initiatives, workshops, conferences, research activities, community engagement, and environmental events across all formations of Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University.

📍 Babylon Governorate, Iraq

Babylon Technical Institute

🟢 SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals

Strategic Partnership with Student and Cultural Organizations

📅 1 July 2026

The Dean of Babylon Technical Institute welcomed a delegation from the Union of Student and Cultural Organizations to discuss collaborative initiatives that enhance youth engagement, cultural development, and sustainable partnerships.