What does sustainability have to do with mental health?

More and more people are turning their attention to the climate crisis, environmental protection and the question of how we can behave more sustainably both as a society and as individuals. But having global crises running constantly through our heads can also weigh us down, and feelings such as frustration and climate anxiety are not uncommon. At the same time, it is clear that sustainability can do us good. Whether this takes the form of mindful consumption or efforts to consciously experience nature, many sustainable activities can also boost our mental wellbeing. 
And Team N at the University of Bonn is inviting conversation on the topic
at our stall, where we will be providing information about sustainability-related events at the University and introducing some short hands-on activities. Why not pop along, share your experiences and discover new ways to live more sustainably and improve your inner balance?

When: 11 am to 2 pm on November 4

Where: CAMPO-Mensa, Endenicher Allee 19, 53115 Bonn-Poppelsdorf

We look forward to seeing you there!

Apple baking workshop on November 12, 2025 

Wertvoll NRW and Team N at the University of Bonn will be hosting a convivial apple baking workshop. In a relaxed atmosphere, we will be baking using locally sourced apples while chatting about sustainable eating, seasonal cuisine and mindful consumption. We believe that communal baking brings people together and shows that sustainability is also an enjoyable experience that fits easily into our daily routine. Whether you prefer kneading the dough, chopping the apples or tasting the delicious finished product, the workshop will provide a space for dialogue, new ideas and simply having a good time.

All students from Bonn and the surrounding area who fancy some communal baking, good conversation and inspiration for living sustainably are most welcome!

When: 4:30 pm to 7 pm on November 12

Where: CAMPO-Mensa, Endenicher Allee 19, 53115 Bonn-Poppelsdorf

Email wertvoll@verbraucherzentrale.nrw by November 10, 2025 to sign up for free.

Indulge in some sustainable browsing at the evening flea market

Offering an opportunity to grab some bargains and discover some real treasures while doing good for the environment, the evening flea market combines sustainability with student life. The Studierendenwerk Bonn, the General Students’ Committee (AStA) at the University of Bonn, the AStA Ecology Department and the Green Office at the University of Bonn have joined forces to invite you to a unique evening where you can enjoy rummaging through the wares on offer. In a relaxed setting, you will be able to browse, swap, sell or simply stroll between the stalls. The evening flea market is committed to encouraging more mindful consumption and sustainability, because buying second hand saves on resources, prevents waste and gives items a longer life. 

When: 6 pm to 9 pm on November 20

Where: CAMPO-Mensa, Endenicher Allee 19, 53115 Bonn-Poppelsdorf

Please email event(at)studierendenwerk-bonn.de by November 12 if you would like to run a stall.

Come along to the interactive KlimaPuzzle (“ClimatePuzzle”) workshop to understand the science underlying climate change.

If you would like to learn more about climate change while getting active yourself, then you are warmly invited to the interactive KlimaPuzzle workshop, an innovative format that has already garnered over a million fans worldwide.

Drawing on the reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the KlimaPuzzle will teach you the key science underlying climate change in just three hours in a clear, well-founded and fun way. You and your fellow participants will discover causes, consequences and interactions, discuss potential solutions and gain a deeper understanding of how we can all help fix the climate crisis.

When: 1:30 pm to 4 pm on November 21, 2025

Where: Further information coming soon

Sign up here!

We look forward to seeing you there!

GreenScreen - where cinema meets sustainability

Offering a chance to experience the art of film while reflecting together on some of the issues raised and discussing sustainability, this series of film screenings is a collaboration between Team N at the University of Bonn, the Bonner Kinemathek and the Brotfabrik Bonn cultural center. This time, we will be showing the classic “Mutiny on the Bounty,” a movie about awakening, rebellion and the complex relationship between human beings and nature. We are looking forward to hearing Dr. Cornelia Löhne, custodian of the Botanic Garden at the University of Bonn and an expert in crop diversity and sustainable plant research, who will introduce the film and lead a discussion afterward. Together, we will take a look at the botanical sides of the story and at what plants can teach us about sustainability.

When: from 6 pm on November 25

Where: Kino in der Brotfabrik cinema, Kreuzstraße 16, 53225 Bonn-Beuel

Tickets will be available to purchase here shortly or from the box office on the day.