On this page, you'll find a report on all the actions and activities initiated at the University of Namur in connection with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #2: "Zero Hunger."

Social impact and actions

Institutional initiatives

Green deal - Sustainable food

UNamur is committed to the 6 principles of the Green Deal :

  1. Local and seasonal produce,
  2. Environmentally and animal-friendly products
  3. Fair trade products
  4. Healthy, balanced and tasty meals
  5. Reducing food waste and waste
  6. Social inclusion

L'Arsenal - University Restaurant

Students benefit from a special rate for the hot dish of the day (€4) served at the Arsenal university restaurant.

More info here...

La Solidarithèque

La Solidarithèque is a solidarity grocery store whose aim is to support higher education students facing financial difficulties. It is created and managed by the social services of UNamur, HEAJ and HEPN in partnership with the Association pour la Solidarité Étudiante en Belgique (ASEB).

More info here...

The CoKot

This project kot (KàP) supported by UNamur offers solidarity meals for students. More info on the Facebook page...

Cap sur les KàPs series in the newsroom: The CoKot

Annual flea market at the old orchard of the Haugimont estate

Each year, UNamur proposes an event at the old orchard of the Haugimont estate. Numerous activities are offered throughout the day: marauding with free marauding bags, explanations on the management of the organic orchard, children's activities, information stands, guided and commented walks...

Learn more...

Les Ruches du Carmel

Four beehives have been installed with the dual intention of contributing to local biodiversity and offering a new educational tool for university students.

Research

Discover all publications related to the sustainable development goal "Zero Hunger" on the UNamur research portal.

Teaching

  • Master in Smart Rurality: with "Smart Rurality" or "intelligent rurality", you learn to organize, in collaboration with a multitude of players, rural areas undergoing change to promote the well-being of citizens and economic, social, and environmental sustainability.
  • Additional training in Sustainable Development: 75 hours to understand the issues of sustainable development and integrate them into your professional framework.
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Objectifs du développement durable

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To find out more and discover a series of examples of sustainable development initiatives and actions taken at the University of Namur, visit the list of SDGs.