27 Nov 2025
EUA survey analyses sustainability and greening in European higher education institutions
The European University Association (EUA) has published the results of its 2025 survey on sustainability and greening. The survey captures a wide range of perceptions and approaches among the 400 higher education institutions from 43 countries.
Higher education institutions are key actors in reaching the objectives of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda. They address sustainability across all missions, including education, research and innovation and the third mission, as well as in their campus organisation and management. And as this report shows, European universities have become increasingly strategic in this area, with many taking a comprehensive approach regarding the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, that goes beyond climate and environmental issues.
Furthermore, European universities actively seek partnership opportunities on sustainability and greening with their local communities, but also internationally. In addition to individual collaboration activities, networks play an important role, and the report includes an overview of dedicated networks at European and national levels.
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EUA survey report: Sustainability and greening in higher education
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