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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Climate change affects soil health in a predictable way
Worldwide all kinds of ecosystems, from nature reserves to agricultural lands, are under pressure from climate change. Bacteria and fungi in the soil play a sometimes overlooked but important role in this. They ... -
Micro-organismen essentieel om wereldwijde duurzaamheidsdoelen te bereiken
De duurzame ontwikkelingsdoelen van de Verenigde Naties zijn te bereiken door grootschalig in te zetten op het gebruik van micro-organismen zoals bacteriën, schimmels en virussen. Dat schrijft een internationale ... -
Microorganisms are essential to achieve global sustainability goals
The United Nations' sustainable development goals can be achieved by relying extensively on the use of micro-organisms such as bacteria, fungi and viruses. This was written by an international group of scientists, ... -
UvA working towards a climate-resilient and nature-inclusive campus
The 6th Climate Report by the IPCC has once again highlighted that the impacts of climate change on humans and nature are more severe than previously thought.
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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
Do you have a specific question or would you like to get in touch with a researcher on sustainability? Have a look at our experts page.