We are championing a sustainable future by fostering the leaders of tomorrow, delivering world class research and building a sustainable campus.
Staff and students at Victoria University of Wellington, along with our partners, can make a real contribution to the global conversation on sustainability and the challenges we face.
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Students
There are lots of sustainability focussed study options and extra-curricular activities. Check out career pathways, student groups and learning resources.
Research
We're actively enhancing the resilience and sustainability of our natural heritage and capital at the University.
Sustainability on campus
We put the principles of sustainability that we teach and research into practice. We’re minimising carbon emissions, energy use, transport, waste and water.
Your Zero Carbon University
We are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving a goal of net zero carbon by 2030.
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Welcome to sustainability at Victoria University of Wellington
Learn about what sustainability means and why it matters, the University’s commitment to sustainability, and what you can do to help.
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Sustainability project wins Gold Award at QS-Wharton Reimagine Education Conference
A virtual reality experiential education project led by Associate Professor Christian Schott from the Wellington School of Business and Government has won the Gold Award in the highly competitive Sustainability Category at the 2020 QS-Wharton Reimagine Education Conference.
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Partnership to plan trees
Students and staff will plant new native forest on the Outer Green Belt in an environmental partnership with Wellington City Council.