Sustainability | Victoria University of Wellington

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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A student plants a tree in a conservation area on a hill by Wellington with a large bay in the background. — Growing our future

The University is working with Wellington City Council and Conservation Volunteers New Zealand to help restore native forests around the Wellington region.

No disposables on campus

If you can’t reuse it then refuse it—join us in saying 'yes' to reusable cups on campus.

Shirley Wang (40) - city commuting by bike — Aotearoa Bike Challenge

Sign up for the Aotearoa Bike Challenge this February it's fun and free to join.

Students on campus — Students

There are lots of sustainability focussed study options and extra-curricular activities. Check out career pathways, student groups and learning resources.

Professor Phil Lester, Rose McGruddy, and Zoe Smeele — 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.

Wokje Abrahamse with organisers of Tupperware Tuesdays – three women smile together while eating out of a piece of Tupperware. — Research

We're actively enhancing the resilience and sustainability of our natural heritage and capital at the University.