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As Australia’s national university, we recognise our responsibility to tackle pressing environmental issues. Our approach integrates practical action to manage environmental impacts with our world-leading research and teaching. We aim to use our expertise to drive innovation, using the University as a living lab and demonstrator.
The problem
Humanity faces three major interlinked environmental challenges - climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss. Human-induced global warming has spurred changes to the earth’s climate that are now occurring in every region. Climate change impacts are accelerating and affecting people all over the world. Unsustainable patterns of consumption and production are causing air, water and land pollution. Meanwhile biodiversity loss is accelerating due to a range of factors including habitat loss and climate change.
Transformational change is required to address these issues. Reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to as close to zero as possible is essential, as is removing any remaining hard to abate emissions for the long-term. Addressing pollution, including via the circular economy, and supporting biodiversity conservation are also vital.
Our solutions
Sustainability events
There are currently no ANU sustainability events. Take a look at the Green Impact events, or other ANU events.
Green Impact events
An annual calendar of events – be they live webinars, shared learning opportunities, competitions or networking events.
ANU events
ANU shares and celebrates research, education, policy engagement and community – and you can Experience ANU for yourself through our events.
Contact us
For any questions or further information about environmental sustainability at ANU please contact us. We are very open to sharing our experiences, and to hearing your suggestions.
Get involved
There are many opportunities for staff, students and other members of the community to get involved in environmental sustainability actions at ANU.