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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 lea-
ding 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 ch-
ange 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: Sustain-
ability 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 dedica-
ted 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 parti-
cipation 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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