SUSTAINABILITY WEEK 2025
19-23 MAY
The world feels dire, and so does our climate. We need to take an active stand for sustainability. This Sustainability Week, learn how to take the right steps for the earth.
Got a question? reach out to Hugh at sustainability@vuwsa.org.nz
What’s on:
All Week
Wellington City Council - “Our Changing City” installation
The Hub
See realistic visuals of Wellington’s past, present and future and how climate change could reshape our coastlines and neighbourhoods.
Tuesday | 20th
Bikespace Workshop
Tim Beaglehole Courtyard
11am - 1pm
Got bike troubles? The mobile Bikespace team gives a lesson and hands-on help on how to fix your own bike!
Wednesday | 21st
Beeswax Wrap Making Workshop
AM103
Three sessions (10am, 10.20am, 10.40am)
Learn how to make your own beeswax wraps; a sustainable way to cover, protect and carry food - no plastic wrap included!
Tuesday | 20th
Connecting with Whenua - Arts & Crafts
The Bubble
11-2pm
Come along and express your appreciation for your environment through arts and crafts.
Tuesday | 20th
Guest Lecture with Mike Joy
AMLT105
4.30pm
Civilisation is in crisis and climate change is but one symptom of Earth exceeding planetary boundaries. How are delusions such as ‘net-zero’ distracting us from the real changes that are needed?
Wednesday | 21st
Hand Crafted Market + Food Trucks
The Hub/Tim Beaglehole Courtyard
11am - 2pm
Come support your emerging local designers, makers and producers! Hand Crafted is our monthly Sustainable Market on campus for students by students; so grab some lunch and come say kia ora!
Wednesday | 21st
Green Thumbs with Green Impact
The Hub
11.30am - 2pm
Come plant microgreens and pot up houseplant babies with the Sustainability Team in The Hub!
Wednesday | 21st
Guest Lecture with Jonathan Boston
MOKO209
12pm
Humanity is almost certain to overshoot the Paris climate goals: what are the implications and what are the possible responses?"
