UTS: Green

What role can nature play in accelerating the transition to net zero?

The new Net Zero Futures series brings together influential voices from government, industry, academia and community to explore the bold ideas, practical pathways and collaborative solutions driving climate action today.

The first event, “Nature as Climate Infrastructure - Systems, Scale and Investment for Net Zero,” explores how integrating nature into economic systems can unlock new pathways for emissions reduction, resilience and long-term value creation. The event runs all day, and includes a free morning tea and lunch.

📅 Thu 18 June
🕤 9:30am–4:30pm
📍 UTS Great Hall

Register at the link in our bio 🔗

It's World Environment Day! 🌏

The planet doesn’t argue. It doesn’t negotiate. It sends signals—rising seas, raging wildfires, heatwaves, melting glaciers.

World Environment Day 2026 calls on governments, cities, businesses, and people everywhere to read the signals around us and send one back.

Climate action is more important now than ever, and solutions all over the world are powering change. Take a second today to learn more about what's being done across the world, and how you can help 💚

The UTS Head of Sustainability, Danielle McCartney, will be a part of an online webinar next Tuesday about the challenges and opportunities for sustainability in tertiary education dining. Check it out at 1a4e8473-25b3-427f-8cb7-7644960893b2@ad1fd0fe-3e77-4bd5-b5c9-ba992ccae1f9" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1a4e8473-25b3-427f-8cb7-7644960893b2@ad1fd0fe-3e77-4bd5-b5c9-ba992ccae1f9

On Tuesday 19th May, we’re hosting an online webinar bringing together professionals from tertiary education dining across Asia, Australia and the Pacific to explore how institutions can build more sustainable food systems — and how the Food Made Good Standard can support and strengthen that work.
 
Juliane Caillouette-Noble, CEO of The Sustainable Restaurant Association, will discuss the opportunity universities have to help redefine the food system — and how institutions can turn sustainability ambition into consistent, measurable action across complex catering operations. We’ll also hear from Ray O’Brien, Head of Sustainability at the University of Otago, who will share how the Food Made Good Standard has helped guide sustainability decision-making and support measurable progress across campus operations.
 
The webinar will conclude with a panel discussion featuring:

🌍 Ray O’Brien, University of Otago.

🍽️ Rhiannon Boyd, CEO of Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS), a member-based charity supporting campuses across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand to lead transformative sustainability action.

🌍 Danielle McCartney, Head of Sustainability at the University of Technology Sydney, where she’s responsible for improving the University’s sustainability performance through the planning, delivery and communication of sustainability initiatives.
 
Together, they’ll discuss the realities universities are navigating, opportunities for collaboration across the region, and how institutions can use shared frameworks to accelerate sustainable change across foodservice operations.
 
Register now via the link in bio.

It's International compost Awareness Week! 🍌

A significant amount of our greenhouse gas emissions come from compostable organic waste that break down in anaerobic (without air) conditions. A great way to cut down on these emissions is to compost your food waste, so why not set up a compost bin or worm farm at home? 🪱

Riding a bike is a great way to get to campus while cutting your carbon footprint and get some exercise! 🚲

Want to start riding a bike to uni? There are free secure cages in building 10, 8, and 5 to make parking your bike on campus safe. Cages also have charging facilities to safely charge e-bike batteries 🔋

While you're on wheels, check out some of Sydney's sights by bike! From the Centennial Parklands, to the Cooks River and Greenway, there are beautiful bike paths all over the city 🏞️

Bike cages are free for all students and staff! Find out more at the link in our bio 🔗

Happy Earth Day! 🌏

The theme for Earth Day this year is "Our Power, Our Planet" - Environmental action is sustained by the daily actions of communities, educators, workers, and families across the world 🌱

There are tons of ways to get involved in action for the Earth, from signing petitions, to attending protests, to getting involved events on campus. Take some time today to think about what you're doing for the Earth 💚

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our stall at the Twilight Markets! It was tons of fun 🌱