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World Environment Day

5 June 2024
At UNSW, we believe universities have a critical role in promoting sustainable practices and are uniquely positioned to lead and effect environmental change.

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Long journey home: the return of the platypus

SDG 15: Life on Land

Scientists from UNSW Sydney have re-introduced platypuses to the Royal National Park after an absence of more than 50 years.

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Fish farming for change: empowering PNG communities

SDG 2: Zero Hunger

A UNSW Sydney researcher has received $2.6 million in funding to expand fish farming and its positive social impact in Papua New Guinea.

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UNSW Sydney wins prestigious sustainability award

SDG 13: Climate Action

UNSW has been announced as a winner of the 2022 NSW Sustainability Awards, in the ‘Net Zero Action’ category.

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4th in Australia

in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024
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7th in the world

in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024

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2021-10-medal
11th in the world

in the QS World University Sustainability Rankings

UNSW Sustainable Development Goals 2022 Report

This report outlines UNSW's performance against the SDGs in 2022.
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UNSW Sustainable Development Goals 2020-2021 Report

This report outlines UNSW's performance against the SDGs over the years 2020-2021.
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