Preface

Hello I am Marcel Nollen a

member of the Executive Board of

VU Amsterdam University

At VU Amsterdam ranked as the

most sustainable university in the

Netherlands by SustainaBul we

take sustainability very seriously

We contribute to the transition

towards a sustainable campus

university and society every day

an ecosystem in which knowledge

about sustainability f lourishes and

spreads both within our university

and beyond

Our commitment to sustainability

goes beyond environmental

concerns it encompasses human

economic social and cultural

dimensions The 17 Sustainable

Development Goals the SDGs

adopted by all 193 one hundred

and ninetythree member

countries of the UN are our

guiding principles

And now as we approach COP28

this years climate summit I am

thrilled to introduce something I

am immensely proud of the Road

to COP28 story collection This

compilation crafted by the diverse

voices within our universitys

community is a testament to our

collective passion for change

These stories serve as a powerful

call to action

These narratives made by

students employees partners

and writers from all walks of life

all connected to VU Amsterdam

advocate for a sustainable future

that transcends borders and

institutions They embody our

shared commitment to raising our

voices against climate change

I hope these stories leave a lasting

impression Especially now as

we navigate these critical times

they underscore the urgency

of addressing climate issues

They remind us that the time for

meaningful change is urgent and

now

Thank you for joining us on this

journey Lets continue fostering a

sustainable liveable and fair world

together These stories these

actions they matter Thank you

Marcel Nollen