Our Vision

As MaCS students, our vision is not just to talk about theoretical concepts and create PowerPoint presentations without consequences. Instead, we want to actively shape the future of the University of St. Gallen with our ideas and concepts. We aim to contribute to the next generation and develop the university into a sustainable place of learning and knowledge through various projects.

Local scope, global impact

While we often debate how to unite the entire global community on the path to greater climate protection, the impact that local and municipal climate projects have on the environment, but also on how we think and act as a community, is often forgotten.

​The municipal level is an important level for the concrete implementation of climate protection goals. There is a wide field of action and a lot of untapped potential. ​Being strongly connected to the region of St. Gallen and its university, our projects demonstrate the high relevance of climate protection in the area, how climate action can be approached and what can be achieved by deeply collaborating with diverse stakeholders and the citizens. 

Our Flagship Projects

The aim of the MaCS projects is to make a contribution to reducing emissions in key areas such as mobility, energy and food or to contribute towards climate education. In doing so, the MaCS students work together with various partners in the St. Gallen region. For instance, the persistent initiative of three MaCS cohorts of students has made it possible to install a large PV system on the HSG sports hall in 2023. Find out more about our flagship projects and other projects.

HSG Solar Crowdfunding

Climate Stairs

Tripster
Find out more about other MaCS projects

Apply Now

If you would like to upgrade your HSG degree and turn your career climate positive, act now and hand in your application for the Managing Climate Solutions (MaCS) certificate by the end of June.
You can find more information about the Managing Climate Solutions certificate here or by watching the video.

Testimonials

Prof. Dr. Rolf Wüstenhagen
Academic Director Managing Climate Solutions (MaCS) certificate
"Managing Climate Solutions is not just about knowing, it’s also about doing. Therefore, I am excited to see the MaCS students take initiative on campus and move tangible projects forward, such as the ’Solarize HSG’ project.​"
Prof. Dr. Judith Walls
Delegate "Responsibility and Sustainability" 
"One goal of the HSG sustainability strategy is to make sustainability more visible on campus while at the same time taking substantive action. The 'Solarize HSG' project is a great example of how to achieve that."

About the MaCS Student Board

The MaCS Student Board has committed itself to
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a) building up a community within a cohort and across all years
b) intensifying the exchange between "MaCSies"
c) boost the MaCS program at the university

The Student Board consists of members of the current and previous cohorts. Next to regular community events, the annual "Climate Career Night" is the flagship event of the Student Board.

Current Student Board Members (FS24): 
Céline Seinet, David Volkinshteyn, Elia Durband, Eliane Elsässer, Fiona Keller, Isabelle Köhler, Jonathan Meyer, Paul Walsh Thornton, Sára Czégé, ​Selena Kaiser
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