LMU contributes to societal transformation through outstanding research. The university specifically supports interdisciplinary projects that incorporate aspects of sustainability. This commitment is reflected not only in faculty-led research initiatives, but also in central institutions and research support services that embed sustainability into their guidance and expertise.
Addressing sustainability-related questions requires collaboration across disciplines. As a comprehensive university with a broad academic spectrum, LMU offers excellent conditions for conducting sustainability-focused research. Across multiple faculties, dedicated research areas and chairs have been established to explore sustainability from multiple perspectives. Numerous research projects are also investigating various dimensions of sustainability. This diversity of approaches and expertise fosters innovative solutions to some of the most pressing challenges of our time.
The importance of sustainability at LMU is reflected in a wide range of specialized institutions dedicated to this key topic of the future. They actively promote interdisciplinary research and teaching while creating spaces for the exchange of knowledge and ideas. By fostering close links between academic disciplines, new perspectives emerge on ecological, social, and economic challenges. Both scientific and ethical dimensions are considered in developing sustainable solutions. This strong connection between environmental and societal issues strengthens innovative research whose findings benefit society in the long term.
To provide optimal conditions for cutting-edge research, LMU has established a comprehensive advisory and information service for its researchers. We offer targeted guidance across key fields of action related to sustainability.
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Find the right funding for your sustainability-related research project.
Find out more about the importance of biodiversity for humans and about research on this topic at the Faculty of Biology (in German).
6 minutes | 1 Apr 2025 | ©LMU