Sustainability in education
Sustainability is integrated into UvA degree programmes in a wide range of disciplines.
Sustainability at the UvA
The UvA aims to be at the forefront of promoting sustainability through education and research because students and academics have the potential to shape the future. We also want to become more sustainable as an organisation. That's why we're working to reduce our carbon footprint by 25% over the next 5 years.
Sustainability news
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Planetary Commons: Fostering global cooperation to safeguard critical Earth systems
To limit risks for human societies and secure critical Earth system functions for future generations a new framework of ‘planetary commons’ should be instituted to guide governance of the planet, researchers have ... -
André Nollkaemper appointed as university professor of International Law and Sustainability
Prof. André Nollkaemper, dean of the Faculty of Law and professor of public international law, has been appointed university professor of International Law and Sustainability at the UvA by the Executive Board. His ... -
UvA: Climate emergency requires new policy on fossil fuel industry
Following extensive consultations within all areas of the university, the UvA has decided that it will no longer collaborate with companies in the fossil fuel industry unless a number of strict conditions are met. -
Final report on dialogues with external parties published
In early February, the UvA announced that it would not enter into any new research collaborations with Shell or other fossil fuel industry companies until there has been an UvA-wide dialogue with students and staff ...
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UvA Sustainability Platform
An interdisciplinary community for knowledge building and sharing on sustainability between researchers of the UvA. -
UvA Green Office
A student initiative to promote sustainability at the UvA and raise awareness among staff and students. -
Sustainability objectives
The UvA integrates sustainability into its study programmes, conducts research on sustainability issues and has adopted a sustainable approach to its operations. -
UvA researchers
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