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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.

370
Sustainability-related courses
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Reduction in greenhouse gases since 2010
84
LEED-certified buildings
265
Student sustainability volunteers

Events, News, Resources and Blogs

Event

May 8th is National Bike, Walk & Roll to School Day! Grab some friends and get a healthy start to your day.

Event

Blue Ridge Cycles will be leading a weekly Thursday evening mountain bike ride at Observatory Hill! Ride will last for one-hour and the route will change based on group size and ability.

Blog

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Whether you are a passionate cyclist, a first-time bike commuter, or simply a bike enthusiast, there are plenty of ways to get involved with Bike Month this year! 

Blog

Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Meet members of our UVA community–students, faculty, engineers, facilities staff, and medical professionals–who are making impactful changes toward our ten bold sustainability goals.

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