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The Al-Mustaqbal University delegation continues its active presence on the second day of the GSDC 2025 conference in Istanbul.** **As part of its continued participation in the activities of the Global Sustainable Development Congress (GSDC 2025), organized by Times Higher Education, the delegation of Al-Mustaqbal University maintained its active and distinguished presence on the second day of the conference, held in Istanbul, Turkey, from June 16 to 19, 2025.** The second day began with a unique **“Wellness Zone”** health session by The Chinese University of Hong Kong, followed by a series of official opening sessions featuring high-level speeches from government representatives and decision-makers, most notably the **Deputy Minister of Industry and Technology of Turkey**, the **Minister of Education of Northern Cyprus**, and the **President of the Turkish Higher Education Council**. These speeches emphasized the importance of aligning higher education policies with **green growth agendas** and **COP29 recommendations**, thereby strengthening the integration between education and environmental policies. The delegation also participated in the **main session titled “Turkey’s Vision for Education for a Sustainable Future,”** presented by the President of the Turkish Higher Education Council, which highlighted national strategies for enhancing the role of universities in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A major highlight of the second day was the **live and exclusive announcement of the THE Impact Rankings 2025**, one of the world’s most important rankings for measuring universities performance in achieving the SDGs. This event provided an opportunity to explore the latest global trends and standards adopted in the rankings, which serve as an essential reference for developing university ranking strategies. The delegation also moved between various specialized sessions, covering topics such as: – *“Universities as Hubs for Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship”* – *“The Digital Future in Agriculture and Animal Health”* – *“Addressing Global Health Challenges in the Context of the Diabetes Pandemic”* In addition, they participated in open discussions on **cross-border education**, **developmental justice**, and the **impact of international cooperation in supporting green innovation**. This participation aligns with Al-Mustaqbal University’s vision to **enhance its international presence** and solidify its position as a leading academic institution that supports the SDGs and actively contributes to shaping the Al-Mustaqbal of higher education both regionally and globally. **Al-Mustaqbal University Media Office