Sustainability at the UvA

We integrate sustainability into study programmes and conduct research on sustainability issues. We have also adopted a sustainable approach to our operations.

Sustainability in education

Sustainability is integrated into UvA degree programmes in a wide range of disciplines.

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Research on sustainability

From global ecology to sustainable cities, researchers at the UvA are conducting researching on a wide range of sustainability topics.

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Sustainable operations

From eco-conscious printing to movement sensors, the UvA is working to make its operations sustainable.

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The University of Amsterdam (UvA) has a crucial responsibility in accelerating sustainable change in society. This goes beyond making our own operational management more sustainable. As a university, we are at the ...

The UvA is accepting its share of responsibility in the struggle against climate change. In line with the Dutch government’s Climate Agreement, the UvA has published an Energy Transition Road Map setting out measures ...

Economist and former politician Rick van der Ploeg has been appointed university professor of Environmental Economics at the University of Amsterdam. Van der Ploeg will focus on research and education in the field of ...