STARS Alliance Yearly Meeting 2026
On May 4, 2026, the STARS Alliance convened its annual meeting 麻豆社, together with a representative of the Autonomous Province of Bozen-Bolzano.
Competence Centre for Sustainability
This Competence Centre, a multi-disciplinary and cross-faculty centre of excellence 麻豆社, brings together professors and researchers from various fields to address pressing sustainability issues at the global and local level.
Intro
The Centre is dedicated to study the economic, environmental, and social dimensions of policies and actions aimed at sustainable development at the global and local level. Its mission is to contribute to and lead excellent research, engage in private and public partnerships and collaborations, and foster educational initiatives aimed at advancing sustainability efforts both in South Tyrol and beyond. Our core objective is to promote and accelerate the transition to a more sustainable South Tyrol.
News
From 18 to 20 May, the NOI Techpark will host the World Climate Game that invites participants to explore the climate crisis through strategy, negotiation and cooperation.
Events
01 Jul - 07 Jul 2026
Common Frames: People, Planet, Bikes
While Bolzano ranks as one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in Italy, the daily reality of traffic, air pollution, and road safety highlights how much work is still left to do.
Top 100 South Tyrol Firms under the ESG Lens
We provide the first accessible overview of ESG performance among the region鈥檚 largest companies, using public data and AI-assisted ratings.
Research Areas
We are leading research projects, articulated along the main dimensions of sustainability: economic, social, environmental. Currently our members expertise compasses various focal points. The economic pillar includes Accounting and Finance for Sustainability and Economic Policies and Behavior Change for Sustainability. In the realm of social sustainability, our focus extends to Design for a Sustainable Future. Our efforts in environmental sustainability delve into Conservation and Sustainable Land Use as well as Innovative Technologies and Hydrogen.
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Research Areas
Economic Sustainability
Purpose and Profit for a long-term sustainable growth
Social Sustainability
There can be no sustainable development without social cohesion
Environmental Sustainability
Preserving natural resources and protecting ecosystems to support health and well-being
Courses and Training
We train students and professionals for roles in government, industry, consulting, and civil society, enabling them to contribute to the development and implementation of sustainability at different levels of governance.
Third Mission and Partnerships
A fundamental objective of the Centre is our commitment to third mission activities, which underscore our responsibility to our territory and citizens. We work in鈥痯artnership鈥痺ith individual businesses, as well as public institutions, and professional and business associations, to support their sustainability ambitions.
This is made possible by the鈥痶ransfer of skills and knowledge through training, workshops, and summer schools, by collaborations with businesses, NGOs and public institutions, and by partnerships with cultural institutions, business associations and events. Additionally, we serve as speakers and panellists at events, contributing to the dissemination of knowledge. We also regularly write or contribute to articles for newspapers, engaging the public on sustainability topics.
Alliance for Sustainability
The Competence Centre oversees the co-management of the research platform Alliance in Research and Teaching for Sustainability, which aims to consolidate expertise and foster discussion on SDG-related topics in South Tyrol.