Towards more sustainable academia with green travel
Year of publication
2025
Authors
Baumeister, Stefan
Abstract
In this blog post, Stefan Baumeister reflects on the paradox of academic air travel and its environmental impact. While universities contribute to climate solutions through research and education, their own operations—especially travel habits—leave a significant carbon footprint. He explores the concept of green travel in academia, shares practical alternatives, and offers insights from his personal experience promoting more sustainable mobility.
Show moreOrganizations and authors
University of Jyväskylä
Baumeister Stefan 
Publication type
Publication format
Blog post
Parent publication type
Online platform
Audience
Popularised
MINEDU's publication type classification code
E1 Popularised article, newspaper articlePublication channel information
Journal/Series
Tieteentekijät-blogi
Publisher
Tieteentekijöiden liitto
Volume
25.9.2025
Open access
Open access in the publisher’s service
Yes
Open access of publication channel
Fully open publication channel
Self-archived
Yes
Other information
Fields of science
Educational sciences; Social and economic geography
Keywords
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Publication country
Finland
Internationality of the publisher
Domestic
Language
English
International co-publication
No
Co-publication with a company
No
The publication is included in the Ministry of Education and Culture’s Publication data collection
No