The University of Bern has established sustainability as a core principle in teaching, research and university operations, and attributes a key role to education in achieving global sustainability goals. The university is therefore actively committed to Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). ESD is a lifelong learning process that promotes holistic learning and is an integral part of high-quality education. The University sees it as a transformative educational strategy that changes both the content and the methods and learning environment.

The University of Bern's "Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)" website offers staff and interested individuals a wide range of services and materials for putting ESD into practice.