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UHasselt

Hasselt University is a young and dynamic university with two campuses in Diepenbeek and Hasselt and seven research institutes. Under the motto “Knowledge in action”, it is working on an innovative and sustainable future for the region.

Sectors

Education & scientific research

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Involved in

Beyond Chocolate

Beyond Chocolate brought together chocolate brands, governments, retailers and NGOs in 2018 to make the cocoa chain fairer and more sustainable. The partnership worked towards living incomes for farmers, preventing deforestation and increase transparency, with lasting impact from producer to consumer.

Sign for my future

Sign for my Future, launched in 2019, grew into one of the largest climate campaigns in Belgium. The initiative brought together citizens, businesses, civil society and academics to call on policymakers for ambitious and binding climate policies. With more than 340,000 signatures, The Shift as a unifying force ensured broad public support.

SDGs