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Mission

UCD aims to be a thought and action leader of transformational change for sustainability.

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Our Plan

Sustainability is a central underpinning of our ambition as an institution.
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Our Governance

UCD Sustainability has been established to foster a whole of institution approach to sustainability and maximise UCD’s wider impact.
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Our Team

UCD’s Sustainability Unit was established in 2023 and currently comprises a Vice President for Sustainability, a Sustainability Manager and a Sustainability Communications Officer.
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Our Working Groups

UCD's Core Working Groups for sustainability include representatives from across the UCD community and facilitate a participatory approach.
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Our Affiliated Groups

Collaboration and wide engagement will be key to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

UCD Sustainability

University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
E: vpsustainability@ucd.ie