UC's commitment to the SDGs
UC is committed to contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These global goals are critical to foster a better future for current and future generations, and for our planet. Learn more about these goals and how we're addressing them.
These Global Goals are critical to ensure a better future for current and future generations, and for the planet. Universities have an important part to play in supporting and promoting these Goals within Aotearoa and beyond.
We launched our new Sustainability Policy in 2020, and it commits to four values and priorities. We will increase awareness of environmentally sustainable development and engagement; identify and implement affordable, evidence-based, sustainable business practises to reduce and manage our own ecological footprint; support teaching, learning and research in sustainability topic areas; and have meaningful partnerships with Māori under Te Tiriti o Waitangi | The Treaty of Waitangi. Partnering with Māori is recognised as crucial and we are embedding Te Ao Māori knowledge systems in our research, and our teaching and learning programmes.
Further to this commitment, our current sustainable development strategy focusses our research, education and operations towards supporting five core elements. We are continuing our attention on improving environmental sustainability at UC, and reducing our CO2 emissions. We want to increase learning opportunities for students in the SDGs, and increase our multi-stakeholder partnerships and community outreach. We will continue our efforts to contribute towards solving sustainability challenges for New Zealanders, our Pacific Island neighbours, and the global community. Sustainability requires an ongoing commitment and the highest priority, and we are working hard to make every day count.
Read more in our UC Sustainable Development Goals 2023 Update.
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SDG 1 - No Poverty
Learn how UC is committed to contributing to SDG 1 - No Poverty, to end poverty in all its forms everywhere.
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SDG 1 - No Poverty
Learn how UC is committed to contributing to SDG 1 - No Poverty, to end poverty in all its forms everywhere.
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SDG 1 - No Poverty
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SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
Learn how UC is committed to contributing to SDG 2 - Zero Hunger, to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.
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SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
Learn how UC is committed to contributing to SDG 2 - Zero Hunger, to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.
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SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
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SDG 3 - Good Health and Wellbeing
Learn how UC is committed to contributing to SDG 3 - Good Health and Wellbeing, to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
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SDG 3 - Good Health and Wellbeing
Learn how UC is committed to contributing to SDG 3 - Good Health and Wellbeing, to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
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SDG 3 - Good Health and Wellbeing
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SDG 4 - Quality Education
Learn how UC is committed to contributing to SDG 4 - Quality Education, to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
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SDG 4 - Quality Education
Learn how UC is committed to contributing to SDG 4 - Quality Education, to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
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SDG 4 - Quality Education
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SDG 5 - Gender Equality
Learn how UC is committed to contributing to SDG 5 - Gender Equality, to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
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SDG 5 - Gender Equality
Learn how UC is committed to contributing to SDG 5 - Gender Equality, to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
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SDG 5 - Gender Equality
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SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
Learn how UC is committed to contributing to SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation, to ensure available and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
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SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
Learn how UC is committed to contributing to SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation, to ensure available and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
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SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
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SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
Learn how UC is committed to contributing to SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy, to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.
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SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
Learn how UC is committed to contributing to SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy, to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.
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SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
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SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
Learn how UC is committed to contributing to SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, to promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full, and productive employment and decent work for all.
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SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
Learn how UC is committed to contributing to SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, to promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full, and productive employment and decent work for all.
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SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
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SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Learn how UC is committed to contributing to SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, to build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and foster innovation.
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SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Learn how UC is committed to contributing to SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, to build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and foster innovation.
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SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
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SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
Learn how UC is committed to contributing to SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, to reduce inequality within and among countries.
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SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
Learn how UC is committed to contributing to SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, to reduce inequality within and among countries.
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SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
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SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
Learn how UC is committed to contributing to SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities, to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.
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SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
Learn how UC is committed to contributing to SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities, to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.
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SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
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SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
Learn how UC is committed to contributing to SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production, to ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
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SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
Learn how UC is committed to contributing to SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production, to ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
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SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
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SDG 13 - Climate Action
Learn how UC is committed to contributing to SDG 13 - Climate Action, to take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
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SDG 13 - Climate Action
Learn how UC is committed to contributing to SDG 13 - Climate Action, to take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
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SDG 13 - Climate Action
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SDG 14 - Life Below Water
Learn how UC is committed to contributing to SDG 14 - Life Below Water, to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development.
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SDG 14 - Life Below Water
Learn how UC is committed to contributing to SDG 14 - Life Below Water, to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development.
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SDG 14 - Life Below Water
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SDG 15 - Life on Land
Learn how UC is committed to contributing to SDG 15 - Life on Land, to protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.
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SDG 15 - Life on Land
Learn how UC is committed to contributing to SDG 15 - Life on Land, to protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.
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SDG 15 - Life on Land
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SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Learn how UC is committed to contributing to SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, to promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.
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SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Learn how UC is committed to contributing to SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, to promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.
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SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
Learn how UC is committed to contributing to SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals, to strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the global partnership for sustainable development.
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SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
Learn how UC is committed to contributing to SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals, to strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the global partnership for sustainable development.
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SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals