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

The Academic Bicycle Challenge is open now for registration, join team Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington and cycle throughout the month of May.

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

Join our planting events in July because one of the best actions we can take to improve our natural environment is to plant native trees.

Your Zero Carbon University

We are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving a goal of net zero carbon by 2030.

A group of students planting trees on a hill side under a blue sky. — Students

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

Black and white picture of bike storage 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.

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.