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Solving known and emerging problems of today and preparing our future leaders for tomorrow is our strength.

At the University of Adelaide, staff, students and our partners are engaged in world-class education and research to accelerate sustainable transitions and contribute to global solutions for health, peace and prosperity of the planet. Explore sustainability at the University of Adelaide.

Sustainability strategy 2030 - Here for good

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Our ongoing commitment to sustainability 

The University of Adelaide has made significant progress on its sustainability initiatives as we approach the upcoming transition and transformation towards a combined new Adelaide University. 

While we are on track to achieve some of the goals in our Sustainability Strategy 2030 – Here for good before the amalgamation with UniSA, we acknowledge that some commitments will require further conversation and collaboration to be fully realised.

See our full statement of commitment


Sustainability on campus


Sustainability Research Strategy

The University collaborates and partners with business, industry and governments to maximise the opportunities presented by the world’s green economy transition to deliver solutions for our most pressing challenges, outlined in the FAME Strategy: Sustainability.

Our sustainability research missions:

  • Resilient, healthy and equitable communities
  • Responsible resource production and consumption
  • Planetary health and biodiversity restoration
  • Accelerated access to clean and green technologies
  • Effective sustainability governance and decision making 

Latest news and events

Sustainability Strategy 2030

The University Council passed the Sustainability Strategy 2023 - here for good in April 2023.

Find out how this important strategy will be implemented across every part of our university.
 

Find out more

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Here for Good concert - certified carbon neutral event

The University of Adelaide is proud to have hosted its first Carbon Neutral certified event under the Climate Active Carbon Neutral Standard for Events. The free concert by Peter Garrett and the Alter Egos was enjoyed by many staff, students and the community, celebrating sustainability research and teaching efforts across the institution. The University is working towards the Climate Active Standard for Organisations in 2030 as detailed in our Sustainability Strategy 2030 – Here for good. This event was an opportunity for the University to measure emissions associated with the event and look for ways to reduce our impact at future events.

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