A bee flies over a meadow with dandelions in Griesbach's garden, the JenTower can be seen in the background.

Sustainability

Find all information about sustainable development at the University of Jena
A bee flies over a meadow with dandelions in Griesbach's garden, the JenTower can be seen in the background.
Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)

With around 16,500 students and more than 10,000 employees, the university significantly shapes the character of the city of Jena. The university recognizes the resulting social responsibility and aims to fulfill it by engaging in the sustainable development of the city and region. The Declaration of Principles on Sustainability adopted by the Senate sets goals for the various university areas and serves as the basis for the development of the sustainability strategy for the University of Jena.

Current actions

  • City cycling 2025 with the university team

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    We are supporting the CITY CYCLING Jena campaign again this year and cordially invite all members and affiliates of the University to become part of our "Team University of Jena"! Join in and cycle for the University of Jena this summer - every kilometre counts!

    Three people cycle on campus
    Image: Nicole Nerger/Universität Jena
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News

  1. 4. Nachhall im WiSe 25/26

    Zu Gast beim vierten Nachhall im WiSe 25/26 ist Annette Wagner-Baier, Referentin Gleichstellung und Diversität.

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    One hand holds a megaphone from which various symbols associated with sustainability are emitted.
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  2. 3. Nachhall im WiSe 25/26

    Zu Gast beim dritten Nachhall im WiSe 25/26 ist Marvin Rosé, Community Manager.

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  3. 2. Nachhall WiSe 25/26

    Zu Gast beim zweiten Nachhall im WiSe 25/26 ist Maria Fronz, wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin in im ThüLeNa Projekt.

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Who's involved?

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Central activities and offers

  • Sustainability strategy

    On 19 December 2023, the Executive Board of the University of Jena adopted the sustainability strategy. More than 130 university members were involved in its creation.

    A bee searches for nectar on a dandelion flower in Griesbach's garden, with the Jentower in the background.
    Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)

  • Sustainability briefing

    The Senate Sustainability Working Group produces a monthly sustainability briefing for university members. The briefing provides information on relevant developments at universities in the area of sustainability.

    Courtyard of the main building of the University of Jena
    Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)

  • „Thüringen Lehrt und Lernt Nachhaltig ThüLeNa"

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    The aim of the cross-university project is to anchor sustainability as a central element in engineering degree programmes. Contact person at the University of Jena: Maria Fronz

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    Image: pisan thailand/stock.adobe.com; geneiert mit KI

  • Sustainable Campus Guide

    The Sustainable Campus Guide is a guide for students with practical tips for a sustainable everyday life at the University of Jena and beyond.

    A globe is centered between two leaves.
    Illustration: Julian Ukena

  • Climate protection concept

    Since January 2023, an integrated climate protection concept has been drawn up to bring together and organise the university's climate protection ambitions in a targeted manner.

    Botanischer Garten mit Blüten
    Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)

Fields of action of the University of Jena

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Contact:

Green Office at the University of Jena

Room E02
Zwätzengasse 3
07743 Jena