Sustainability
The transformation of our society towards sustainability is an important concern for HNU, which we address in a committed and responsible manner. We take a holistic approach to this, as ecological limits, economic durability and social justice are inextricably linked.
Our goals are ambitious and we take into account the complex nature of sustainability with its multiple interactions. In doing so, we put people at the centre: sustainability is lived through responsibility - both through the daily actions of our students, teachers, researchers and all employees.
Sustainable added value
A healthy understanding of sustainability promotes a more (responsibly) conscious approach to our resources and the environment by enabling us to understand and minimise the impact of our actions on the environment.
HNU's understanding of sustainability
In November 2022, HNU adopted an understanding of sustainability. This serves the sustainable orientation and daily design of the work at HNU.
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Our climate protection management
In order to achieve the goal of climate neutrality HNU has employed a climate protection manager since December 2022. The manager is tasked with developing a climate protection concept that will show HNU the way to climate neutrality.
The HNU Sustainability Report
Our sustainability report gives you an insight into our work and shows the contributions we make to the sustainability of our community. It serves as a stocktaking on the basis of which we continue to drive forward our own development.
The Bavarian Center for Sustainability in Higher Education - BayZeN
BayZeN acts as a think tank with the goal of improving the framework conditions for sustainability at, with, and through state and state-recognized universities in Bavaria. It offers all interested university stakeholders in Bavaria a platform for cooperation, exchange, and the institutional implementation of sustainability, ESD, and climate protection at universities. The two delegates from HNU are Vice President Prof. Dr. Julia Kormann and Prof. Dr. Judith Mayer.
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The HNU in the context of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals / Agenda 2030
On September 15, 2015, at the United Nations Summit in New York, 17 global sustainability goals for socially, economically, and ecologically sustainable development were adopted: the "2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development." The 17 goals are known as the "Sustainable Development Goals" (SDGs). The motto of the global UN target, which is to be implemented by 2030, is "leave no one behind." HNU also strives to act in this spirit.
Take action - ideas and measures for climate protection
Gather ideas for HNU's climate protection concept and make an important contribution to reducing greenhouse gases. Find here some information and have the opportunity to get actively involved.
The ecological handprint of HNU
As a university, we are very proud of the fact that we have already implemented numerous projects and initiatives to increase our ecological handprint. The HNU campus tour takes you to 13 stations of lived sustainability at the university.
Sustainability Steering Committee
Anyone who wants to make a difference inthearea of sustainability can participate in the Sustainability Steering Committee. Simply join the Moodle group or contact us by email .
