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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There are lots of sustainability focussed study options and extra-curricular activities. Check out career pathways, student groups and learning resources.
We're actively enhancing the resilience and sustainability of our natural heritage and capital at the University.
We put the principles of sustainability that we teach and research into practice. We’re minimising carbon emissions, energy use, transport, waste and water.
We are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving a goal of net zero carbon by 2030.
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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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Having never used an eBike before Marcus Harvey, Library Technology Services was curious to know how it would work between the Kelburn and Pipitea campuses. He was given the whole week by the Sustainability Team to have a go.
For the third year in a row, the University has been honoured with a prestigious Australasian award for its sustainability leadership—this year for its sustainable design curriculum.
When it comes to throwing out your rubbish around campus, it’s clear which bin to dispose it in—paper items go in the paper bin, all plastic items and cans go in recycling, and the rest goes into general waste. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen.
