Sustainability

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

Climbers ascending a ridge in the Antarctic

The 2025 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Report highlights the University’s progress towards all 17 United Nations goals.

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The University of Auckland maintained a high placing in the Global Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025.

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Recordings from the recent conference are now available to view on the Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability web portal.

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Find out all about Net Zero Carbon at Waipapa Taumata Rau. Our strategy, our journey and how we monitor and report our progress.

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

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Three young Pacifica people walking and laughing

Our people are leading a range of initiatives in pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals.

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Find out how we’re working to make more efficient use of resources and progressing our Net Zero carbon commitment.

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

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Tree planting

There are many ways to get involved with sustainability at the University of Auckland.

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

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We have a number of internal and external commitments to sustainability and environmental performance improvement.

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Photo of a Tui taken by University of Auckland Sustainability Engagement Adviser, Ayden Fuller.

Find contact details of key people involved with sustainability and net zero carbon.

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Climate Action

The University was a finalist in the Climate Action category of the 2024 Australasian Green Gown Awards.