Wageningen Campus Outlines Ambitious Future Plans for 2025-2040
Wageningen, Tuesday, 9 December 2025.
Wageningen Campus aims to boost sustainability and innovation, addressing global issues like climate change and food security through its 2025-2040 development vision.
Vision for a Sustainable and Innovative Future
Wageningen Campus has published a visionary roadmap outlining its development from 2025 to 2040, focusing on sustainability and innovation. This plan positions the campus as a leader in addressing climate change and food security, aiming to create a dynamic environment for education, research, and innovation [1]. The campus intends to strengthen connections with public stakeholders, research institutes, and NGOs, establishing a shared vision for growth and collaboration [1].
Enhancing Educational Excellence
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is recognized as the world’s most sustainable university, according to the GreenMetric ranking, emphasizing its commitment to integrating sustainability into all educational programs [2]. The university’s Vision for Education 2025 aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on personal development, inspiring learning, and a curriculum that reflects societal needs [2].
Collaborative Efforts and Global Impact
The roadmap for 2025-2040 is the result of collaboration with various stakeholders on campus, including research institutes and businesses. This collaboration aims to enhance Wageningen’s impact globally by fostering an innovation ecosystem that encourages talent and knowledge sharing [1]. Events such as the ‘Food System Microbiomes 2025’ conference highlight the campus’s role in promoting sustainable food systems [3].
Strategic Initiatives and Future Goals
Wageningen Campus’s strategic initiatives include improving research facilities, energy provisions, and spatial cohesion across the campus. These initiatives are part of a broader goal to make the campus an attractive place for talent and innovation [1]. The platform’s efforts to collaborate on developing a climate performance tool with the dairy goat sector further demonstrate its commitment to practical sustainable solutions [4].