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Projects for campus design based on the master plan of the same name do justice to the issue
of quality of life as well as to the requirement for ecologically sustainable implementation.
Flowering meadows, tree planting, shelters for insects and birds, the installation of seating,
and the creation of “getTUgether zones” contribute to a livable campus, as do traffic calming
projects and the trialing of climate-neutral energy supply in living labs.

Overcoming global challenges requires the conscious and targeted use of resources, a
respectful attitude towards the environment, and the promotion of social responsibility.
As one of the leading educational institutions, it is our task not only to impart knowledge
and skills, but also to take responsibility for these issues. Here, dedicated scientists and
administrators are not just looking for answers to the question of how we want to facilitate
innovation and progress in the future without exceeding the resources available worldwide –
we are also trialing our findings in living labs. We are training today’s students to become
the change agents of tomorrow, to drive socio-ecological change responsibly, prudently, and
courageously, and to make sustainable decisions for a future worth living.
Our path and our goal are to establish a culture of sustainability and to fill it with life:
Sustainability as an (achievable) vision for a future worth living, and at the same time as a
guiding principle for our actions, in which we think about tomorrow today.

With our Sustainability Strategy at TUD, we are setting an important milestone. Numerous
dedicated members of our university have been involved in jointly establishing a roadmap
for sustainable development. We have set ourselves ambitious goals and are convinced that –
with the active participation of all members of our university community – we can achieve
them together. The strategy constitutes a living action plan that will need to be updated as
time goes on. We are embarking on a journey of learning and action, and invite you to join
us in shaping our university and developing it into a sustainable place. Your expertise and
commitment are key to a TUD that is fit for the future, collaborative, inspiring, and aware of
its ecological and social responsibilities.

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