The netzwerk n e.V. has been promoting sustainability and climate protection at universities since 2010. As a central networking platform, the association supports students and young professionals through workshops, conferences, and exchange initiatives for a sustainable future.
The netzwerk n e.V. is a registered non-profit association that has been committed to promoting sustainability and climate protection at universities since its founding in December 2010 as part of the UN Decade "Education for Sustainable Development." Founded by young actors such as Hannes Bever, Robin Koerth, Verena Salomon, and Mandy Singer-Brodowski, the association has developed into a central networking platform for students, doctoral candidates, and young professionals.
Our mission is to transform universities into learning institutions that participatively question the causes of current and future societal and ecological phenomena and develop sustainable solutions. We understand sustainable universities as institutions that actively shape transformation processes to consider and weigh the consequences for current and future generations[4].
Our code of conduct serves as a binding foundation for our work and collaboration by formulating values and attitudes that guide our decisions and actions[4].
The netzwerk n is engaged in various areas of sustainability:
The netzwerk n is in structured exchange with many national and European networks, associations, and foundations. We work closely with actors such as the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), the German UNESCO Commission, and the Council for Sustainable Development. Our work has been awarded multiple times, including within the framework of the World Action Program "Education for Sustainable Development"[1][3].
We invite all interested parties to engage with us, whether through sponsorship memberships, donations, internships, or active participation in our projects. Our open and inclusive structure allows everyone to contribute to the future of sustainable universities[2][4].