Sustainability Education

Our decadal strategy

Our decadal strategy

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

SDG Commitment

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

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 'Challenging Times' (PDF, 15745.63 KB) (opens in a new window) for more on our efforts.

Curriculum

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Find out how we are leading new cutting edge curriculum, led by the Sustainability Education team

Operations

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As a leader in campus development learn about our living labs and green star certified buildings, led by the Environmental Sustainability team

Research

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Our above world standard research at Western spans four interdisciplinary themes and aligns with internationally recognised strengths, national research priorities and the future of Western Sydney

Engagement

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Deeply embedded in Western Sydney and beyond, learn more about our exciting social and community initiatives raising awareness and international recognition

Sustainability Reports

Read our annual sustainability reports to find out more about our initiatives and successes