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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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.

Recycling Wall
Our first trial Recycling Wall is on the Kelburn Campus. Find out more about the wall.

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

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.

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