Roadmap Climate 2030

Based on the revised climate strategy from April 2024, the University Executive Board currently develops a “Climate Roadmap 2030” in a participative process with the faculties and the central administration. This roadmap includes measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as well as to manage unavoidable emissions in a responsible and innovative manner.

A central component of the strategy is a co-creative approach that promotes the transition toward a vibrant culture of sustainability at the University of Bern.

Guiding Principles:

• Focus on reduction rather than offsetting
• Cultural change rather than simply communicating goals
• A roadmap as a collaborative development process

Sub-projects have been underway since 2025. These include the Call Engaged UniBE, the Ideas Competition and the GreenLabs Network UniBE. In line with the Climate Roadmap 2030, several projects are already being launched to develop an ambitious University Environmental Strategy 2040.

In accordance with the Cantonal Personnel Ordinance of the Canton of Bern, unavoidable emissions caused by air travel must be compensated through climate protection projects. This is done by purchasing CO₂ credits from eligible projects in an amount equivalent to the emissions generated