Homepage 2023
The UVA Sustainability mission calls for ingenuity and inclusivity to promote the wellbeing of the community, solve local and global challenges through scholarship and practice, educate ethical leaders and steward this special place, the nation’s only university designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Sustainability-related courses
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Reduction in greenhouse gases since 2010
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LEED-certified buildings
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Student sustainability volunteers
Events, News, Resources and Blogs
Event
Join Outdoors at UVA & UVA Sustainability for an educational hike on Observatory Hill!
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Join Outdoors at UVA & UVA Sustainability for an educational hike on Observatory Hill! On the trails, we'll be learning about the history of the area, identifying native and invasive plant species, and picking up litter.
Blog
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Green Your Dorm 2023 was a hit -- over 240 students joined us in UVA's Student Garden to learn more about sustainability engagement, equity, food, and waste.
Blog
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Happy soon-to-be fall semester, Hoos! UVA has a variety of sustainable initiatives and projects going on around grounds, from sustainable engineering to composting.
