Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design Budapest
MOME ZERO sustainability action program
Winner, Nature Positive
About
MOME Zero is a complex nature-positive program of Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME) that aims to offset carbon emissions, restore natural ecosystems, support urban-biodiversity and ecosystem services, and strengthen the climate resilience of MOME campus and beyond. It integrates environmental action, education, community engagement and creativity. MOME Zero’s primary goal is to achieve positive impact while developing a nature-positive mindset of MOME students, faculty and staff. MOME Zero supports the aims of SDG 15 Life on Land (also 4, 9, 11, 12, 13) and follows several global, EU and national strategies and frameworks. It combines 6 action programs with 3 learning modules in a holistic and flexible way. Action programmes include: urban permaculture, composting and nature restoration activities.
Top 3 learnings
- We learned that less talk and more action are the keys to engaging new generations.
- We learned bottom-up and top-down approaches must align, prioritizing long-term outcomes over short-term gains.
- We believe that small is beautiful, diverse is resilient and creative is inspiring.
What it means to win
'Winning the prestigious Green Gown Award would affirm that combining creativity, collective action, and higher education can create inspiring new models for a nature-positive transition. It proves that MOME’s work is internationally relevant and that even a small art institution can take the lead in shaping a green future.’ Csaba Kovács, rector of Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design Budapest
Judges' feedback
The judges were impressed by the strong measurable
outcomes of this project, valuing the active approach being taken and how the
project has been integrated into the curriculum as well as within the
institution itself. The Stage 2 submission clearly addressed the questions
asked by the judges in Stage 1, including about the impacts on student
learning, and overall, we felt this project showcased an innovative, holistic,
and creative approach that could be scaled up by other institutions.
Sustainable Development Goals
| 2026 | |
| Nature Positive | |
| Winner, International | |
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