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
offset carbon emissions: plant more trees, is this the long-term solution?
Governments and others have advocated to offset carbon emissions by planting more trees, but is this really the long-term solution?
Is CO2 in control of our freshwater?
Left to right: Dr Adam Hartland introduced by JR Rowland, Ngā Ara Whetū Director and Deputy Dean, Faculty of Science We are about to find out: New Zealand will be first in the world to lead an extensive research study on how CO2 is changing the ecology of our...
Reimagining Our World: A Competition from Ngā Ara Whetū and The Big Q
Reimagining Our World | Redefining Success | Redefining Beauty What we value in society shapes our behaviour and influences our current and future world. Our aspirations, definitions, and incentives related to “success” and “beauty” affect our work, finances, and...
Sustain Episode 1: What can be done about invasive species?
Invasive species are costing us billions of dollars, but what can be done about it? Dr Maria Armoudian talks to ecological experts Prof Jacqueline Beggs and Assoc Prof Al Glen to find out. SUSTAIN is a podcast brought to you by Ngā Ara Whetū: Centre for Climate,...
The destruction in our country that we are not talking about in the campaigns
Red imported fire ant. Photo by Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CCO 1.0 Three weeks have passed since the world’s leading ecologists, the 140-country IPBES (Intergovernmental Panel Science Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services) warned of one...
Climate and Housing Take Center Stage at Student Issues Election Debate
Amid the spirited debates at the Student Issues Election Debate one unifying thread emerged - a resounding commitment to bolstering New Zealand's climate resilience from major political parties in attendance. The livestreamed debate can be found by clicking...
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
