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
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.

Green Impact
Green Impact is a fun and flexible programme that enables staff and students to undertake practical actions to make our University more sustainable.

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

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.