Students4Sustainability

We are the hub for student engagement in sustainable development at Bern’s higher education institutions.

We are a joint initiative of the University of Bern, Bern University of Applied Sciences, the Bern University of Teacher Education and the University of Teacher Education NMS Bern. Together, we are committed to promoting student engagement in the field of ‘sustainable development’ across all higher education institutions.

Project grants

From idea to reality! Through our funding programme, we support student projects – both large and small – in the field of sustainable development. Do you think your idea could make a change? Then give it a go here!

Events

Interaction is key! We organise events on sustainable development. From networking events and workshops to walk-in advice sessions, there’s something for everyone.

Networking

Better together! There are plenty of opportunities to get involved in sustainable development at Bern’s higher education institutions. Find out how you can get involved too!

News

Call for applications for the Sustainable Development Funding Programme
🌱 Call for proposals 2026–2027: ‘Youth in Action – innovative projects for a sustainable economy’ 🌍
youngCaritas-Award 2026: Jetzt bewerben!
youngCaritas sucht für den youngCaritas-Award am 5. Dezember 2026 junge Menschen zwischen 14 und 30 Jahren, die mit einem freiwilligen, selbst initiierten Projekt etwas für andere Menschen, die Gesellschaft oder die Umwelt bewegen. Ob soziale Initiative, Nachhaltigkeitsprojekt oder Engagement für mehr Gerechtigkeit und Vielfalt – jedes Projekt zählt.
Two years of Students4Sustainability: What we have achieved together
Since early 2024, Students4Sustainability has been supporting students at Bern’s higher education institutions in putting their own ideas for sustainable development into practice. Our 2024–2025 review highlights what has been achieved in the first two years.

Current Projects

Follow-up project: Kompost-Bande

Kompost-Bande demonstrates how a school compost can become a living laboratory for sustainable action. Following a successful pilot project, the concept is now being scaled and embedded in additional schools.

Neurodivergentes Znacht

Neurodivergentes Znacht creates a safer space for neurodivergent students and alumni in Bern.

Lake Elinor

Lake Elinor is an interactive serious game that allows participants to experience the opportunities and challenges of managing commons through collaboration, negotiation and collective decision-making.

Nächste Events

InnovateTheAlps Hackathon 2026

Develop ideas for a more sustainable Alpine region together: At the InnovateTheAlps Hackathon, students from different disciplines and universities will work on concrete real-world challenges from 13 to 15 November 2026 in the Chiemgau region.

From scorching heat to torrential rain: how can we protect ourselves during the climate crisis?

How can we adapt cities and landscapes so that they remain liveable and safe? BFH alumni and experts share insights into climate adaptation – followed by a discussion and an apéro.

Walk-in Event HS26

Whether you want to further develop your ideas or submit a ready-made project proposal, the Walk-in Event is your chance to ask your questions.

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