Preface
The Bauhaus-Universität Weimar is taking a direct approach to the global safety concern that is climate change. Climate neutrality and sustainability are to become the standard. Following on from student initiatives – such as the climate strike – the university has started the process of firmly embedding this issue. Volunteer activities such as the Climate Working Group or the establishment of the Climate Officer position contribute in this connection. This environmental report is an important milestone for the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar on its way to becoming a climate-sensitive and environmentally-protective university.
Within this context, the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar – being intrinsically motivated – has responded to a call for tender for the EU initiative »New European Bauhaus«. The New European Bauhaus is a creative and interdisciplinary initiative that connects the EU’s »European Green Deal« with living spaces and experiences. The application phase was used intensively to become more familiar with the existing strengths from a sustainability perspective, and to connect these in a target-oriented manner. Climate neutrality and sustainability will serve as supporting pillars for the institution, influencing it and its public image in the long term.
I am delighted that we are able to transparently include the public in this process. On behalf of the entire Presidium, I would like to thank everybody involved, especially Prof. Dr.-Ing. Eckhard Kraft and his team for their conceptualisation, coordination and leadership in the preparation of the report, as well as for their comprehensive advice to the University Directorate and administration with regard to climate issues.
Prof. Dr. Jutta Emes
p.p. President of the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar