Partners and Networks
ETH Sustainability is involved in national and international networks in the field of sustainability on behalf of ETH Zurich.
ETH Zurich strives to promote sustainable development on a national and international level in networks and with partners in core university areas and society. It is involved in various alliances and works closely with partner organizations, which currently includes:
International Sustainable Campus Network (ISCN)
A network of over 100 universities from all over the world, ISCN provides an international forum to support higher education institutions in the exchange of information, ideas, and best practices for achieving sustainable campus operations and integrating sustainability in research and teaching.
International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU)
The International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), established in 2006, is a network of eleven international research-intensive universities from nine countries across the globe.
IDEA League
The IDEA League is a strategic alliance between five leading European universities of science and technology.
Sustainable Switzerland
Under the umbrella of Sustainable Switzerland, the NZZ company operates the topic-specific dialogue platform Sustainable Switzerland. In cooperation with renowned partners from business and science, the initiative supports sustainable development in Switzerland and aims to make it visible.
SDSN Global and SDSN Switzerland
The Sustainability Solutions Network SDSN Switzerland links science, business, civil society, politics and administration to advance the implementation of the 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Switzerland and beyond.
Race 2 Zero
Powered by the UN Environment Programme, EAUC & Second Nature - Race to Zero is a global campaign to rally leadership and action in the education sector
focus sustainability
Focus Sustainability is the national centre for student engagement with sustainability in Switzerland. The centre was launched in February 2021 by the Swiss Association of Student Organisations for Sustainability (VSN-FDD-FSS) and the Swiss Student Union (VSS-UNES-USU).
Climate-KIC
Climate-KIC is a Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC), working to accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon, climate-resilient society.