Sustainability Education and Partnerships

A global leader

Western Sydney University is ranked #1 worldwide again for our sustainability impact in the Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings. Discover why.

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!

Carbon Neutral Certified

Western Sydney University is certified under Climate Active as carbon neutral for our Australian business operations.

Sustainability Education and Partnerships is located under the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning & Teaching) and is responsible for institutional reporting and strategy to deliver on the University’s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals 2030, and support the education mission of the University to develop citizens’ for a sustainable future.

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 yearly sustainability report (opens in a new window) to learn more about our ongoing efforts.