Study sustainability with New Zealand
A unique view of caring for the natural world
Why study sustainability with New Zealand
Study options related to SDGs
Good health and well-being
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
Gender equality
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
Affordable and clean energy
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.
Sustainable cities and communities
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
Life below water
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.
Life on land
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.
His Excellency Hamish Cooper, New Zealand Ambassador to Japan
Learn about community initiatives around SDGs
Auckland
There are several initiatives and education programmes across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland aiming at making our region a greener place. All members of the community can join.
Canterbury
Ōtautahi Christchurch is the ideal basecamp for exploration of the diverse and vibrant landscapes in Canterbury and West Coast regions. From whales, dolphins and penguins to our braided rivers, snow covered mountains and rain forests. From Hagley Park and the Ōtakoro Avon River Regeneration Project in the heart of our city to the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve where light pollution is strictly controlled, our community is deeply connected to our natural environment (SDG 3 and 11) and committed to look after it for generations to come.
Hawkes Bay
Hawke's Bay is home to the Food & Fibre Centre of Vocational Excellence (CoVE), a Learner-focused, Industry-led, Government-Enabled programme highlighting a strong partnership in vocational education and training, bringing practical experiences to international students and benefiting the wider community.
Wellington
Study in New Zealand's safe, creative and friendly capital city. Find out everything you need to know about making Wellington your new campus.
Otago
Dunedin’s founders had the foresight to design a winding Town Belt of parks through the city’s hill suburbs, making it easy to be active and to spot wildlife on the wing. Join the UniCrew and be a part of the movement of students doing good for the community.
A unique Māori view of caring for the natural world
Tiaki
Tiaki means to care for and protect. A kaitiaki is a person who acts as a guardian or steward. From this, we get the concept of kaitiakitanga (guardianship), which can be applied to respect for, care and protection of the natural world for the benefit of future generations.
Manaaki
Manaaki is about honouring others by showing respect, generosity and care and, in doing so, enhancing our own reputation and standing. This concept can also be applied to our relationship with the natural world – respecting and honouring the environment increases our own honour.
Whānau
Whānau, meaning family or, as a verb, to give birth, is the root of the concept of whanaungatanga, which is about developing kinship relationships with others, through connections based on shared interests or experiences.
Mō tātou te taiao ko te atawhai, mō tātou te taiao ko te oranga
His Excellency Koichi Ito, Japan Ambassador to New Zealand
