{"id":5647,"date":"2012-12-02T14:32:22","date_gmt":"2012-12-02T13:32:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vss.michaelschaedler.li\/projekte\/focus-sustainability\/"},"modified":"2025-07-10T13:38:15","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T11:38:15","slug":"focus-sustainability","status":"publish","type":"projekte","link":"https:\/\/vss-unes.ch\/en\/projekte\/focus-sustainability\/","title":{"rendered":"Focus Sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Focus Sustainability<\/strong> is the national center dedicated to promoting student engagement in sustainability in Switzerland. We believe that every student has the opportunity to work toward a more sustainable world. That’s why we provide tools and opportunities to maximize the impact of students at universities and beyond. <\/p>\n\n<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Watch the closing video<\/span><\/a>\n\n

Our mission is to empower university students to unlock their transformative potential in the field of sustainability by providing them with access to training, networking events, and coaching and mentoring programs. In collaboration with stakeholders from higher education and society, we are creating a dynamic ecosystem that fosters sustainable initiatives. <\/p>\n\n

Founded in February 2021 by the VSN <\/strong>and Swiss Student Union<\/strong>, Focus Sustainability was a platform for students who wanted to actively engage in sustainability until the end of 2024. The center is currently undergoing restructuring due to financial difficulties resulting from national budget cuts. <\/p>\n\n

We believe in three key pillars to promote student engagement: empower, support, and connect<\/strong>. Each of our initiatives is based on these principles: <\/p>\n

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We enable students to acquire in-depth knowledge and key skills in environmental, social, and economic sustainability.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Support<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We support you in developing concrete projects and offer expert advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Network<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We promote exchange between students, experts, and institutions to create a committed and dynamic network.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Focus on students<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Since its founding in 2021, more than 1,500 students in Switzerland<\/strong> have benefited from our support to start or join projects and associations with a focus on sustainability. Whether through mentoring, workshops, or networking events, we have given students the tools they need to take effective action. <\/p>\n\n

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Our concrete measures<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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