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The UvA Green Office is a student initiative working on sustainability initiatives at the UvA. ([email protected])

As part of the University of Amsterdam, the Green Office works together with students on projects related to sustainability at the university. Moreover, the Green Office is the university’s central hub for initiatives, questions, and (project) ideas around sustainability. Being based on rootAbility’s Green Office Model, UvA Green Office aims not only to make the university more sustainable, but also to contribute to the education and empowerment of UvA students. By working on sustainability projects, students learn real-life skills and are enabled as society’s potential change-makers in the field of sustainable development. If you want to know more or want to get involved in the UvA Green Office, check the website (uvagreenoffice.nl) or send us a message!

21/09/2026

LAST WEEK TO APPLY
Become part of our Events & Community Team! The force behind all our fun workshops and get togethers throughout the year. If you love planning social events and love the idea of brainstorming how to turn sustainability into fun educational activities then this is the right Green Office team for you! Don’t be shy, apply!

For any questions you can dm us or write an e-mail to the events & community teamlead Klara via [email protected] !

20/09/2026

Last week we hosted our first workshop of the year: a sign making workshop for this years climate march! Thank you to everyone who showed up and brought their creativity, it was great to meet you! :)
Then on Saturday we went the, 12th of September, we went to support the demilitarization block at the Klimaatmars with our previously made signs. 🪧

PS: would you like to help organize fun/ creative events surrounding sustainability? You can apply to become a volunteer for our events & community team this year, through the link in our bio! 🔗 Be quick since the deadline is September 27th!

09/09/2026

Want to join the Climate March but you’re by yourself or just looking for the right block or organization to join with your friends? Feel free to join on this Saturday at 12:30 in front of the Nieuwe Kerk! This year we decided to walk with the anti-militarist bloc! That’s because we really support their message: Instead of taking decisive action against military escalation and the climate crisis, world leaders are rapidly militarizing. These investments in militarization come at the expense of social services, climate policy, and peace—even though it has long been known that military activity accounts for at least 5.5% of global emissions. Social movements are joining forces to campaign for a peaceful and just transition. It is time divest from war - invest in a just transition!

03/09/2026

Next to volunteers we are also looking for sustainability ambassadors! What this role entails and what project you can expect to work on is explained in the application form! We’re excited to hear from you. :)
The application deadline is September 27th!

02/09/2026

Dear all,
With the new academic year kicking off, we are finally starting our search for our new team of volunteers! We are thrilled to get started with this process and happy to build a motivated community with you guys!
The work-load and duration of the positions depend on the individual teams, as some will work on a more project based schedule and others all year around. You will find the relevant information in the sign up link in our bio!
The deadline for all applications is the 27th of September but you might hear from us before if you already sign up early!

01/09/2026

As the Climate March approaches on the 12th of September, we have decided to host a sign-making workshop on the 10th of September to properly prepare. Each participant can communicate their own ideas, thoughts, or concerns on carton with paint provided by the Green Office and be ready to join the Climate March.

The workshop will take place at A2.12-A2.13 (REC) from 18:00 until 20:00. You do not have to stay for the entirety of the workshop if your sign is finished, but are welcome to! Each sign will be taken to the Green Office and available for pick up on the 12th, the day of the Climate March, between 9:00 and 10:00.

31/08/2026

For the fifth edition of Amsterdam Cleanup Day, thousands of Amsterdammers will take to the streets to pick up litter. The UvA is taking part again as well and inviting you to join! This will be a great opportunity to make a visible difference on and around campus, and to meet new people as well!
Find out more and sign up via the link in our bio! 🔗

01/07/2026

It’s the end of the year, and the grades are rolling in… including for the Green Office! 🌳📑
Here’s our self-evaluation of our progress on our responsibilities stated in the UvA’s 2021–2025 Sustainability White Paper. Link in our bio for the full report. 🔗

TL;DR: We can run grassroots campaigns. We struggle when a project needs other departments to say yes.

TL;DR: People know who we are. Getting more students involved, not just aware, is the gap.

TL;DR: This was a flop. And honestly, many of us in the GO didn’t know this was a goal!

TL;DR: Let’s keep up the good work!

It’s the end of the year, and the grades are rolling in… including for the Green Office!
Here’s our self-evaluation of our progress on our responsibilities stated in the UvA’s 2021–2025 Sustainability White Paper. Link in our bio for the full report.

Consider joining our mailing list and sign up to become a volunteer this fall! :)

09/06/2026

On 15 June, visit the Reusable Hub outside the Science Park Canteen and swap your disposables for reusables, then simply bring them back to our collection bins. 🔄

They will continue to be stationed outside the canteen doors for the rest of the week to keep the conversation going, answer any questions about the pilot and collect responses from students who haven’t weighed in yet. 🗣️

You can also make your voice heard by filling out their survey about UvA’s move away from disposable waste (link in bio). 🥤

Adres

REC JK 1. 33, Valckenierstraat 65
Amsterdam
1018XE

Telefoon

+31205255814

Website

http://www.uvagreenoffice.nl/

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