Sustainability

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

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 risen in the 2022 Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings – moving to sixth globally from ninth equal in 2021.

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.