Sustainability and higher education
15 April 2025
On the path to transformation
In autumn 2024, after years of preparation, it was finally time: the new CDE Master’s programme in Sustainability Transformations officially kicked off. Now, we take a moment to look back on an intense period – as well as to briefly look ahead.
1 May 2024
High school students practised being change agents for climate action
How does climate policy work? Young people are particularly affected by it, but they often feel overwhelmed by the complexity of the issues and political processes involved. In April, we visited a high school and worked with students to change this. Politicians from Bern also joined in.
26 October 2023
“We must try to stand certain things on their head”
Many universities have taken up the cause of sustainability. But what about its practical implementation? In Bern, a great deal is happening right now: The universities have joined forces to promote Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). Lilian Trechsel, CDE, is convinced the universities can learn a lot from each other.
12 August 2020
“Outside pressure is forcing universities in the direction of sustainability”
The Higher Education Summit 2020 will take place from 31.8. - 2.9. Anne Zimmermann, CDE researcher and President of summit co-organizer the COPERNICUS Alliance, discusses the role of universities in sustainable development.