Sustainability

From here…

At Maastricht University, sustainability is a cornerstone of our education programmes, our research and our everyday operations. The UM Sustainability Roadmap 2030, our new sustainability strategy, will guide that process. Going sustainable as a university is not a one-day task, nor a one-way street. It’s a path towards a goal that is always moving. Since ideas about what is sustainable change quite regularly, sustainability is not a box you check once and leave at that.

…to various sustainable projects

Because sustainability is a fluid goal, our approach is flexible and multifaceted. We will highlight sustainability projects initiated by students, staff members, and the university itself. Some may focus on changing personal habits, others on improving the university grounds, but all of them bring us one step closer to our goals.

…to you

We invite you to join the cause and take part in the implementation of the Roadmap 2030. We need your input on how we could improve our policies and your enthusiasm to push existing initiatives further. Together, we strive for a green, healthy, and thriving UM community, working towards a climate-neutral and circular UM campus. So take the leap with us…

…to a sustainable university

Find out what we do

At UM we strongly believe that working together makes us stronger. When we join forces, we learn from each other and come to a more multifaceted solution. Solutions that benefit the world around us. Sustainable UM2030 is working on several projects and has a student challenge that you can sign up for now!

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projects and challenges

3 main ambitions:

Sustainability grows strongest in a connected community, where people feel inspired, supported, and empowered to make a difference together.

Fighting climate change starts with rethinking how we live, move, and work — creating spaces and habits that help protect our planet and build resilience for the future.

Shaping a circular world means using what we have wisely, designing systems that waste less, reuse more, and turn old ideas into new opportunities.

Events

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News

From idea to impact: students spark sustainability at UM

The UM Student Sustainability Challenge had been a part of the Brightlands Startup Challenge. During the grand finale on 6th of February 2026 there were three winners!

Universities in Climate Transition

Reflecting on the panel discussion 'Universities in Climate Transition'. What is the role of universities in this climate transition and what can we do to accelerate it?

“If we want to live long and healthy lives, we need to take much better care of nature”

During Maastricht University’s 50 th Dies Natalis, the Swedish professor Peter Stenvinkel will receive an honorary doctorate for his pioneering research on nephrology (kidney medicine) and planetary health.

Lawsuits for love

On Friday 23 January 2026, during Maastricht University’s Dies Natalis, Roger Cox will receive an honorary doctorate from the Faculty of Law for his pioneering work in climate jurisprudence.

From here …. to a sustainable Maastricht University in 2035

The road to sustainability is certainly not a one-way street and cannot be walked in just one day. Walking the road together takes time and requires dedication and cooperation. In the coming years, we will take steps to make our university more sustainable. The UM Sustainability Roadmap 2030 has been...