NGĀ ARA WHETŪ
Centre for Climate, Biodiversity and Society
Transdisciplinary innovation and collaboration in research, education, and engagement
for thriving peoples and planetary wellbeing
Our vision
Named for the journeys of our collective ancestors to the shores of Aotearoa, New Zealand, Ngā Ara Whetū (“Star Paths”), responds to challenges of attaining sustainable futures and collective wellbeing through enabling and enhancing collaborative research and training.
Ngā Ara Whetū is networked with local and global communities of purpose, practice and understanding, who share aspirations for accelerating actions that promote lasting protection of the planet, its natural resources, and peaceful, just and inclusive societies.
News and events
Inequality, pollution by the ultra-wealthy, climate change, power of corporations, and economic solutions debated during symposium
On 13th September, Ngā Ara Whetū co-hosted a symposium on the challenges of inequality and environmental degradation with Juncture: Dialogues on Inclusive Capitalism, a research centre based in the Business School at the University of Auckland. Held in the Sir Owen G...
Don’t be stuck in the now! Imagining different futures can help tackle climate change
For those tuned in to the state of our climate, the need for urgent change can be hard to get past. However – as the last two presenters in the Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable World seminar series have pointed out – there is also great utility in looking...
Seminar: Empowering learners through Mana Ora: Students decarbonising schools project
4 October 2024, 1-2pm NZST EVENT SUMMARY This event is the sixth in the Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable World seminar series hosted by the Faculty of Education and Social Work, University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau. Mana Ora speaks to the mana...
Apply now for PhD scholarships in climate, biodiversity and society
Our centre is offering two PhD scholarships to undertake world-class research that drives just and ethical action on climate change and the environment for thriving peoples and planetary wellbeing. Please share this opportunity on your networks. We are accepting...
From flooding mitigation to lowering temperatures, why green infrastructure is crucial for urban areas
o au ko te taiao, ko te taiao ko au I am the environment, and the environment is me That was a key takeaway from the World Green Infrastructure Congress, held for the first time in Aotearoa New Zealand. What happens when “the best and brightest minds from around the...
Two grand challenges of our time: Environmental degradation and income inequality
13 September 2024, 9am - 12.40pm NZST We are hosting a symposium with Juncture: Dialogues on Inclusive Capitalism on two grand challenges of our time, environmental degradation and income inequality. The event is inspired by the groundbreaking work of Professor Thomas...
Join Ngā Ara Whetū
Be a part of our vision and join Ngā Ara Whetū as an affiliate. This role is open to all researchers based at The University of Auckland and select research centres. As an affiliate, we will amplify and support your research, give you access to funding opportunities, and invite you to tailored Ngā Ara Whetū events.
Contact us
Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland
Auckland 1010, Aotearoa New Zealand
