Public Access to Green Spaces
GUST provides several open green spaces across its campus, offering a welcoming environment that is freely accessible to students, staff, visitors, and members of the surrounding community. These landscaped areas—which take up 48% of the campus area—such as lawns, shaded seating spots, and tree-lined walkways, serve as peaceful spaces for relaxation, studying, socializing, and outdoor activities.
We have implemented regulations for biodiversity where we have different bird seeders, cat food, and water sources. We also have many shaded open areas that domestic animals from the adjacent blocks can find shelter under. All those areas are under constant maintenance and surveillance. Animals are vaccinated and regularly checked.
We also care for properly maintaining the plants that have been planted all over the gardens surrounding the campus, as well as inside the campus.
By maintaining these green zones as open and accessible at all times, GUST directly supports SDG 11.2.4, which emphasizes ensuring permanent free public access to safe, inclusive, and well-maintained green spaces. These spaces not only enhance the campus atmosphere but also contribute to overall well-being by promoting time outdoors and encouraging community interaction within a natural setting.
