By declaring the Climate and Ecological Emergency, the EUR committed to urgent and coordinated action to counter the effects of climate change and the destruction of ecosystems. This declaration therefore set clear sustainability objectives for EUR to have a net positive impact as an organization (in education, research and operations) on climate as well as ecosystems.
At Erasmus University Rotterdam, our commitment to sustainability is enhanced by our mission to create positive societal impact 'the Erasmian way'. Recognizing the interconnected and global nature of sustainability challenges, we embrace dialogue, co-creation, and collaboration across disciplines, cultures, and societal stakeholders. Our approach values diversity of perspectives, cultural sensitivity, and critical reflection, fostering open and respectful spaces for understanding and addressing the ethical and social dimensions of sustainability.
Guided by a "can-do" spirit, we combine experimentation, innovation, and action-oriented knowledge transfer to tackle pressing societal challenges and create a better quality of life for present and future generations. Through conscientious efforts in research, teaching, and engagement, Erasmians work to build bridges, promote inclusion, and drive impactful solutions for a more sustainable, equitable and healthy world.
By combining a broad range of epistemic traditions from social sciences, medicine and the humanities, our research aims to contribute to the transition towards a sustainable, just and healthy society and serves as a fundament to educate the next generation of individuals from society, industry and government. Our education will equip students with the knowledge, competences and mindset to navigate societal challenges. As these challenges are global and complex, we foster transdisciplinary collaboration across faculties and with relevant societal partners to conduct engaged research and impact-learning with an open and inclusive mindset. Moreover, EUR strives to become a nature and climate-positive organization, continuously measuring progress and openly reporting on our sustainability goals, targets, indicators and achievements.
Climate and Ecological Emergency Declaration
Erasmus University Rotterdam declares a climate and ecological emergency. By doing so, the university acknowledges that urgent and coordinated action is needed to counter the effects of climate change and the destruction of ecosystems.
Erasmus University Rotterdam signs Rotterdam Climate Agreement
For the municipality of Rotterdam, dealing with climate change is a top priority. Erasmus University Rotterdam is committed to create a positive societal impact and has therefore joined the Rotterdam Climate Agreement (Rotterdams Klimaatakkoord).
SustainaBul
Every year, Erasmus University Rotterdam is assessed via the SustainaBul sustainability ranking by Students for Tomorrow. In 2024, our university has risen to the third place of all institutions and is number 2 among universities.
Sustainability at Erasmus University Rotterdam
At Erasmus University Rotterdam, sustainability is one of our strategic pillars. We must search for solutions even if we don’t have all the answers yet. In this video we’ll explain how we integrate sustainability in our research and education.
Our annual Sustainability Report
About our progress in achieving our objectives, implemented measures, success stories and challenges
