Sustainability

The University of Auckland is committed to pursuing sustainability via research, teaching and learning, operating practices, partnerships and capacity building.

The University of Auckland has maintained a top place (12th) in the Global Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2023.

The University’s SDG Report 2022 provides examples of a range of initiatives our people are leading in pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals.

The University of Auckland has been appointed the official hub for SDG 4, Quality Education by the United Nations Academic Impact.

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Read news and opinion pieces from our academics about environment and sustainability topics.

Find out how we’re working to make more efficient use of resources and how you can help.

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Meet some of our staff who lead sustainability-related research and teaching.

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Discover ways you can study sustainability and sustainable development at the University of Auckland.

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Read news about recent developments in our journey towards becoming a sustainable and sustaining organisation.

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In September 2019, we hosted the second national, multi-sector Summit on the Sustainable Development Goals.

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As sustainability is embedded more and more in our everyday practices, event owners and managers can use this guide and accompanying checklist for support.