About The Event
The second edition of the Sustainability Week organized by Gulf University - Bahrain is vocal to promote sustainable practices as adopted by UN's 17SDGs. This second edition under the theme “Co-innovating, Leading, Sustaining…” is designed towards a broader collaborative approach at institutional levels involving Gulf University Bahrain & GCC Partner Institutions. The event involves students, faculty, staff, professional bodies, government, industry experts, Researchers and individuals representing the community in activities and initiatives that engaged to strengthen environmental, social, and economic sustainability. The five days activities will include a range of sustainability-driven discussions, workshops, hands-on activities, and competitions aligned with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to inspire innovative sustainability-driven projects, foster collaborations between students, faculty, industries & NGOs and support community engagement for sustainable actions.
Where
Gulf University, Kingdom of Bahrain
When
Sunday to Thursday
16th - 20th November, 2025
Event Schedule
Here is our event schedule
The principal objective of the event is to raise the awareness about sustainability issues, engage collaborative work amongst community, promote sustainable practices and choices, and track key indictors pertaining to sustainability.
Day 01 - 16th November, 2025
Sustainable Societies & Innovative Education
Event Inauguration: Opening Ceremony & Keynote Speech
Location: GU Auditorium
Panel Discussion: Innovation for a Sustainable Education & Gender Equality (SDG 4 & 5)
Location: GU Auditorium
Panel Discussion: HEIs and the SDGs Achievement in the Era of AI
Location: GU Auditorium
Workshop: Co-innovation & Systems Thinking for Health, Nutrition & Zero Hunger Strategies (SDG 2 & 3)
Location: GU Workshop Room
Interactive Session: Social Design for Poverty Alleviation & Affordable Solutions (SDG 1)
Location: GU Auditorium
Community Engagement: Site Clean-up, “Plant Your Tree” Campaign, Green Lifestyle Show
Location: GU Campus Grounds
Day 02 - 17th November, 2025
Clean Energy & Innovation
Presentation: Sustainable Water & Innovative Sanitation Solutions: Bahrain Context & GCC (SDG 6)
Location: GU Auditorium
Panel Discussion: The Future of Renewable Energy & Economic Growth: Comparative Models (SDG 7 & 8)
Location: GU Auditorium
Exhibition & Demo. Sessions: AI, Green Tech. & Industrial Innovation for Sustainability (SDG 9)
Location: GU Exhibition Hall
Competition: “Green Startup Challenge” - Sustainable Business Pitches: The Inter-Colleges Competition
Location: GU Auditorium
Day 03 - 18th November, 2025
Sustainable Cities & Responsible Production
Interactive Session: Reducing Inequality through Inclusive Architecture & Urban Planning (SDG 10)
Location: GU Workshop Room
Panel Discussion: Eco-Friendly Infrastructure & Innovations for Smart Cities (SDG 11)
Location: GU Auditorium
Workshop: LCA, EPD, Sustainable Production & Waste Reduction (SDG 12)
Location: GU Workshop Room
Community Service Workshop: Smart & Passive Technologies, Renewables & Sustainability in Everyday Life
Location: GU Campus Grounds
Day 04 - 19th November, 2025
Climate Action & Marine Ecosystems
Presentation: Climate Change & Global Impact (SDG 13)
Location: GU Auditorium
Workshop: Marine Conservation & Plastic-Free Future (SDG 14)
Location: GU Workshop Room
Training Session: Sustainable Land Use Planning & Biodiversity Conservation (SDG 15)
Location: GU Training Room
Competition: Eco-Friendly Innovation – Inter-Universities/Schools Challenge
Location: GU Auditorium
Day 05 - 20th November, 2025
Peace, Justice & Global Partnerships | Closing Ceremony
Panel Discussion: Sustainable Governance for Peace & Justice, Collaborative Approaches & Ethical Leadership (SDG 16)
Location: GU Auditorium
Workshop: GCC Global Partnerships for Sustainability - Networking for SDG Impact (SDG 17)
Location: GU Workshop Room
Interactive Session: Creativity, Youth Capacity-Building and Industry Collaboration for Sustainability
Location: GU Auditorium
Closing Ceremony & Awards
Location: GU Auditorium
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