Sustainability Education

A world leader

Western ranked #1 worldwide for our SDG impact in the Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings.

Our SDG Commitment

Learn about our commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We committed to support and promote the principles of the SDGs.

Our decadal strategy

Sustainability and Resilience 2030 envisions and champions a more resilient, sustainable and prosperous future for Western Sydney.

Specialise in Sustainability

At Western students from all discplines can undertake a specialisations to learn in depth about sustainability and the SDGs. Enrol now!

Taking Climate Action

Led primarily by our research agenda, Western Sydney University is working towards climate action in a number of different areas aross the institution

Sustainability Education is located in the Learning Futures Portfolio (opens in a new window) under the Office of the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Learning Futures) and supports the education mission of the University to develop citizens’ for a sustainable future and deliver on the University’s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals 2030.

Our CORE Framework

Western Sydney University has responded to this commitment by identifying the SDG linkages to our CORE - Curriculum, Operations, Research and Engagement - framework. Underpinning this are the cross-cutting themes of education (SDG 4) and partnerships (SDG 17), as well as leadership. Download our latest sustainability report "Reimagining Western" (PDF, 20580.2 KB) (opens in a new window) for more on our efforts.