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.
Our mission is to conduct high-impact transdisciplinary research on climate, biodiversity and society to contribute significantly to solving some of the most pressing environmental and societal challenges of our time.
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.
On 14 February, 2024, Her Excellency, The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro GNZM, QSO, Governor-General of New Zealand
joined the official launch celebration of Ngā Ara Whetū Centre for Climate, Biodiversity and Society.
What's new
Seminar: Sustainable Futures and the role of imagination in the green transition
Ruben Ritzén (Lund University, Sweden) talks about the power of knowledge-based speculation, the future as political project, the importance of emotionally anchoring abstract climate issues and the concept of active hope. This is part of the Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable World seminar series.
1 August 2024 | 18:00-19:00 NZST.
SEMINAR: Mapping the Invisible Decoding perceived urban smells through geosocial media in New York City
A seminar exploring uses of geosocial media data to identify and classify urban smells in New York City and contributing to multi-sensory urban research.
25 July 2024 | 10:00am – 11:00am NZT. Old Government House, Vice Chancellor’s Suite, Ground Floor | 24, Princes Street, Auckland CBD
Mānawatia a Matariki
The name Ngā Ara Whetū, means 'Star Paths,' and pays homage to the journeys of thosewho have come before us to Aotearoa and...
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
