University of Bern wants to be climate-neutral by 2025

The University of Bern has set itself the goal of becoming a climate-neutral institution by 2025 in all areas in which it has a direct influence. University of Bern - The University of Bern has set itself the goal of becoming a climate-neutral institution by 2025 in all areas in which it has a direct influence. This ambitious goal is not only a necessity for the University of Bern due to continued unchecked warming, but also a question of credibility, as it is one of the world's most recognized research institutions in climate change research. The Federal Council has decided that starting in 2050 Switzerland, on the whole, should no longer emit greenhouse gas emissions in order to meet the internationally agreed goal of limiting global warming to well below 2°C compared to the pre-industrial era. The Canton of Bern is now discussing the goal of "climate neutrality by 2050". The University of Bern has set itself the goal of becoming climate neutral as an institution already by 2025. "We are aware that this goal is ambitious," says Christian Leumann, Rector of the University of Bern: "It requires all of us to be willing to question habitual activities and established procedures.