The latest BHM Magazine publication, “The European University Alliance EURECA-PRO as a Driver of Responsible Consumption and Production through Research and Education,” showcases how EURECA-PRO is positioning itself as a leading European university alliance dedicated to advancing United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. The open-access article was published on 14 July 2026 in BHM Berg- und Hüttenmännische Monatshefte.
Key highlights
- SDG 12 at the core
EURECA-PRO places Responsible Consumption and Production at the heart of its education, research, and outreach activities. - A European university network
The alliance connects nine universities across Europe, bringing together diverse expertise to address sustainability challenges. - Innovative education
Students benefit from interdisciplinary programmes, international mobility, and sustainability-focused learning opportunities. - Collaborative research
Through its Flagship Academic Communities, EURECA-PRO promotes joint research on key sustainability topics. - Shaping European higher education
The alliance strengthens cross-border cooperation and fosters collaboration between universities, industry, policymakers, and society.
Contribution from Montanuniversität Leoben
The publication was written by members of the EURECA-PRO team at Montanuniversität Leoben, including Michel Varelija, Lenhard Hamza, Volkmar Kircher, Dimitra Chousi, Karoline Gritzner, and Thomas Prohaska. Their work presents the alliance’s vision, achievements, and long-term strategy for embedding sustainability into European higher education and research.

