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
Sustain Episode 12: What can we do about rising sea levels?
Across the world, rising sea levels have become a pressing issue for coastal communities. Driven by our changing climate, sea level rise is already having a range of impacts, from increased flooding to the salinization of freshwater resources. To discuss this growing...
New flyer highlights Ngā Ara Whetū achievements
Read our new flyer with highlights from the first 18 months of Ngā Ara Whetū- Centre for Climate, Biodiversity and Society. The flyer outlines the Centre's approach, research themes, and case studies from 2023 until the middle of this year. Please get...
Earth Observation Lab opens
Data from environmental observations is a powerful tool that has often been locked behind technical and access barriers. Earth Observation Laboratory Aotearoa launched this month, supported by Ngā Ara Whetū, and Te Pūnaha Ātea - Space Institute, and seeks to...
Teaching for worlds to come
Essay by PhD student Daniel Kelly In face of negative headlines to the contrary, the social and ecological eutopias of sustainability can be hard to imagine, let alone enact. However, for those with interest, time and fortitude, a myriad of alternatives are...
Seminar: Transdisciplinary curriculum and pedagogies for fostering positive social and environmental impact
6 December 2024, 1-2 pm NZST EVENT SUMMARY This event is the eighth 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. The seminar will explore...
Spinoff op-ed: The climate and human rights crises are indelibly intertwined
The United Nations climate conference, COP29, is currently underway from 11-22 November in Baku, Azerbaijan. Dr. Maria Armoudian, Co-director of Ngā Ara Whetū, questions the choice of Azerbaijan as host country due to its poor human rights record and plans to expand...
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
