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.
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Just Reuse! on campus
If you can’t reuse it then refuse it—join us in saying 'yes' to reusable cups on campus.
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Recycling Wall
Our first trial Recycling Wall is on the Kelburn Campus. Find out more about the wall.
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Sustainability Podcast Series
This website tackles sustainability issues that affect the environmental, societal, cultural and economic wellbeing of Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond.
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Mātauranga Māori and Sustainability
Learn about Māori values and how to apply them in the context of sustainability.
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Welcome to Sustainability
Find out what sustainability means and why it matters, the University’s commitment to sustainability, and what you can do to help.