Charles Sturt University's focus on environmental action has been recognised in international rankings aligned with the United Nations' sustainable development goals.
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The institution featured in the top 10 per cent of universities in the world for climate action in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.
It also figured in the top 20 per cent for clean water and sanitation and in the top 25 per cent for life on the land and for life below water.
Sustainability programs at the Albury-Wodonga campus include the artificially created David Mitchell Wetlands and habitat enhancement to provide refuge for the vulnerable squirrel glider population.
"We recognise that climate change remains one of the single greatest challenges humanity faces, and for that reason we have adopted a mindset to constantly evaluate current practices, to find, implement and promote a sustainable way forward," Charles Sturt sustainability manager Ed Maher said.
The rankings assess more than 1100 universities worldwide against the UN's sustainable development goals and ranks them in 17 categories across three areas - research, outreach and stewardship.
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