At ANU, we recognise that collaboration is critical in developing solutions and increasing their impact. Partnerships and alliances with local, domestic and international stakeholders are essential to seeing the transformational change required to achieve our global sustainable development goals.
ANU participates in a variety of partnerships and alliances, joining the global effort and solidifying our commitment to collectively addressing climate change and promoting a more sustainable future. Keep reading to see a sample of the sustainable alliances in which ANU is a member.
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Race to Zero
ANU joined Race to Zero in 2021, a global coalition of non-state actors working to halve global emissions by 2030. As a signatory of this coalition, ANU has committed to reducing its emissions across all scopes and publishing our action plan and annual status reports.
U7+ Alliance
ANU is a member of the U7+ Alliance, an alliance of university leaders aiming to address global challenges. U7+ coordinates with government leaders in G7 countries to address these challenges. University members meet annually to explore how universities can use their research and teaching to address global issues such as climate change and social equity.
International Alliance of Research Universities
ANU is a member of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), a network of eleven international research-intensive universities from nine countries across the globe. IARU focuses on addressing major global challenges, enhancing opportunities for students and staff, and promoting collaborative work. As part of this alliance, ANU participates in collaborative projects aiming to develop sustainable innovative solutions to address these challenges.
Global Alliance of Universities on Climate
ANU is a founding member of the Global Alliance of Universities on Climate (GAUC), with our Vice-Chancellor serving on its Board. GAUC’s mission is to advance climate change solutions through research, education and public outreach, and partners with industry, non-profit and government organisations to promote implementation of solutions on a global scale.
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Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability
ANU is part of the member-led organisation Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS), which is dedicated to supporting sustainable action on university campuses. ACTS supports and empowers organisations to tackle complex social, economic and environmental challenges to drive meaningful change towards a more sustainable future.