Centre for Sustainable Development

The Centre for Sustainable Development is an interdisciplinary collaborative platform of the University of Tartu, bringing together the university’s researchers, students and knowledge to help find the balance between planetary boundaries and human well-being. To this end, we at the university promote research, teaching and development cooperation that supports the environment, the balanced development of society and human well-being. We also support knowledge transfer and social debate in the field of sustainable development.

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Sustainable development - what it is?

Focus topics of the Centre for Sustainable Development

Interdisciplinary research collaboration

Through cross- and interdisciplinary collaboration, the University of Tartu researchers contribute to identifying, preventing and solving the complex problems faced by society. The Centre for Sustainable Development supports interdisciplinary research collaboration.

Research for sustainable development

Advice on the development of the sustainable university

The University of Tartu is an innovative organisation focused on sustainable development, providing equal opportunities, following best practices, and striving towards a more open, environmentally aware and cooperative organisational culture. The Centre for Sustainable Development also provides advice on the sustainable development of the university as an organisation.

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The web repository features practical educational and informational materials that encourage young people to test their digital skills.
03.07.2024
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The international geoinformatics conference “Free and Open Source for Geospatial (FOSS4G) Europe 2024” will take place in Tartu, Estonia, from 1 to 7 July.
01.07.2024
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On October 18-19, 2024, Estonian master's and doctoral students from all disciplines interested in urban spaces are invited to participate in the Doctoral School of Adventurous City.
26.06.2024
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On 11 June, the Estonian Biobank, University of Tartu, launched the portal MinuGeenivaramu.
12.06.2024