Sustainability

Shaping the sustainable future together.

Sustainability is a big challenge. Systems work together. This is also how we need to approach them to ensure that a solution for one does not come at the expense of the other. With insights from our research on e.g. governance, modelling and sustainable transitions, you broaden your perspective on climate adaptation, circular economy, sustainable energy, food systems, water management, soil quality and spatial planning. See what we can offer you. And come back again, because we keep adding to the knowledge on this page.

Sharing science, shaping tomorrow.

Dossier Sustainability

  • Article

    Changing the way we think

    Housing construction in the Netherlands has limited consideration for the costs that will have to be incurred in the future. How can we take soil and water systems more into account in the process?

  • Article

    The transition to a sustainable and circular economy

    The transition to a sustainable and circular economy is high on the agenda of both policymakers and businesses. But how can these transitions be managed effectively?

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    The role of the corporate sustainability manager is changing

    For a long time, the role of many managers responsible for sustainability policies did not yet have a clear definition. This, however, is rapidly changing with the coming of CSRD

LLO accelerates energy and raw materials transition in Utrecht region

A consortium of ROC Midden Nederland, Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, Utrecht University and employers has received a grant from the National Growth Fund LLO Catalyst to address lifelong development (LLO) business issues in the Utrecht region. A sum of four million euros is involved.

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  • Podcast

    Sustainable land exploitation

    This podcast is about land exploitation, an important budgetary tool for area developments. Is it possible to think long-term? Podcast is in Dutch.

  • Podcast

    Rising above water

    Sea levels are rising, and the rate of rise is accelerating. Researchers from Utrecht University are testing which of these strategies will work for specific regions to help tame the tide.

  • Podcast

    Social change and sustainability

    Pieter Hessel and Thomas de Groot discuss opportunities for organisations to become more sustainable.

“Climate change is becoming more tangible. Only if governments, citizens and scientists work together better, we will be able to adapt in time.”

Prof. Dr. Marjolijn Haasnoot

Our sustainability programmes for professionals

  • Open Programmes

    Several courses are available on the topic of sustainability. Our course offerings are varied from spatial planning to offerings around sustainability transitions.

  • Incompany

    We offer various incompany programmes in the field of sustainability. We are happy to think along with you and can provide your organisation with tailor-made solutions.

Want to dive deeper?

Do you have any questions or would you like to know more about our customisation options? Contact us at professionals@uu.nl.