Sustainability at the University of Cologne

Challenges such as climate change, environmental pollution, resource depletion, food insecurity, biodiversity threats and social inequality are making a transition towards a sustainability-oriented lifestyle inevitable. As the University of Cologne, we want to address these challenges and contribute to solutions.

News

Campus operation

University of Cologne receives funding for a comprehensive climate action plan

University

University of Cologne Supports UN Network for Sustainability

University, Transfer

University of Cologne receives funding for the new Climate Innovation.NRW focus center

Topics & Services

What action does the UoC take?

What can I do?

Team & contact

Events (GER)

Viertes Forum Nachhaltigkeit: Sharing a Planet – Sustainability Transitions and Environmental Justice

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Did you know that,…

…with the Sustainability Research Hub, the university offers an open cooperation platform for research and sustainability?
…the university provides a diverse range of degree programs with a focus on sustainability?
…the new focus center Climate Innovation.NRW has been established as a statewide point of contact in North Rhine-Westphalia for start-up advisors and start-ups?
…the university operates its own photovoltaic systems on the roofs of its buildings?
…bottle caps are collected in the foyer of the University and City Library to help finance vaccinations in the Global South?