For a Future Worth Living

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The sustainable transformation of economy and society is the key issue of the coming decades. Through our commitment as a university in research, teaching and operations, we make an important contribution to this and lay the foundations for change.

News in the field of sustainability

Fairer Februar 2026 - Program

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Green Islands 2.0 for Poppelsdorf Campus

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MOOD - New hands-on Seminar at the University of Bonn

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The sustainable sports field

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Quarterly Campaign Months

To promote a culture of sustainability, the University of Bonn organizes campaign months once every quarter. All members of the university are invited to participate in the diverse offers around the topics of sustainability.

Sustainability at the University of Bonn - our process of transformation

The Strategy Paper on Sustainability. It provides an overview of the achievements, objectives and measures recorded as of the time it went to press.

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Sustainability in research

Sustainability is becoming increasingly important in research. Whether it involves construction materials, fuels, sustainability in horticulture or sustainability in development policy, our researchers are working on projects with a wide range of solution-oriented and interdisciplinary approaches.

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Sustainability in teaching

Issues connected with sustainability and sustainability research also play a key role in teaching. As well as covering sustainability issues through its content, this teaching also educates people in sustainable development through its methodology in formats with a practical, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary focus.

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Sustainability in operations

Our University needs resources in order to operate. Our commitment to sustainability, particularly in terms of our energy supply, building work, waste management, mobility and procurement, helps minimize the negative impact on the environment.

More information is currently being put together and will be published soon.

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Our Commitment to Sustainability

Learning for Tomorrow16

A series of workshops were held at the University of Bonn on developing ideas and proposals promoting sustainability in higher education. At the sessions, teaching staff, students and outside experts discussed potential new ways to empower students to make society more sustainable, thereby driving forward transformation at the University of Bonn.

Aug 14, 2025 16

Green Islands for Poppelsdorf Campus7

Thanks to a student initiative, four plantbox seating islands were recently created at Poppelsdorf Campus, making this area of the University of Bonn greener and more inviting. The plantboxes promote biodiversity, improve the climate and make the campus a more pleasant place to be.

Jul 28, 2025 7

Sustainable Building in the Service of Research17

The University of Bonn is continuing to invest in sustainable infrastructure and is currently constructing a new Sample and Vegetation Center for the Faculty of Agricultural, Nutritional, and Engineering Sciences. The newbuild will meet the most stringent environmental standards and thus serve as a role model for construction that is focused on the future.

Jul 17, 2025 17

Excellent Performance in THE Impact Rankings for Sustainability18

The Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ranking 2025 has recognized the University of Bonn’s strong commitment to sustainability. The study highlights the impact that universities are having on each of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Jun 25, 2025 18

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BOOST—the University’s very own sustainability program

The Bonn Program for Sustainability Transformation (BOOST) is geared toward embedding sustainability systematically in all areas of the University and fostering a culture of sustainability.

Participation, networking and student involvement all have a major role to play in realizing this sustainability program, as reflected in the guiding principle of “Working Together for Sustainability20.”

The Vice Rectorate for Sustainability, the Sustainability Unit and the Green Office are all working together as Team N (N for “Nachhaltigkeit” or “sustainability”) to make the University ever more sustainable. This means above all coordinating the transformation process, developing the sustainability strategy with the involvement of representatives from all stakeholder groups (in the BOOST working group), conducting communications on the issues and bringing together the many different actors and obtaining their support for sustainability projects.

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A unique governance structure

As a university with Excellence status, the University of Bonn is doing its bit for sustainable transformation processes.

Vice Rectorate for Sustainability22

Sustainability Unit22

Green Office23

BOOST working group21

For a Future Worth Living

Fairtrade University Bonn

Funding Pot & Ideas Inbox

Instagram Channel @nachhaltige_unibonn

News in the field of sustainability

Fairer Februar 2026 - Program

Green Islands 2.0 for Poppelsdorf Campus

MOOD - New hands-on Seminar at the University of Bonn

The sustainable sports field

Quarterly Campaign Months

Sustainability at the University of Bonn - our process of transformation

Sustainability in research

Sustainability in teaching

Sustainability in operations

BOOST—the University’s very own sustainability program

A unique governance structure

Networks and Certificates

Links

For a Future Worth Living

Fairtrade University Bonn

Funding Pot & Ideas Inbox

Instagram Channel @nachhaltige_unibonn

Sustainability Newsletter

News in the field of sustainability

Fairer Februar 2026 - Program

Green Islands 2.0 for Poppelsdorf Campus

MOOD - New hands-on Seminar at the University of Bonn

The sustainable sports field

Quarterly Campaign Months

Sustainability at the University of Bonn - our process of transformation

Sustainability in research

Sustainability in teaching

Sustainability in operations

BOOST—the University’s very own sustainability program

A unique governance structure

Networks and Certificates

Links