University of Victoria (UVIC)
3800 Finnerty Road
Victoria, British Columbia, V8P 5C2, Canada
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About
The University of Victoria, established as an autonomous university in 1963, is a vibrant research-intensive institution grounded in values of innovation, inclusion, and social responsibility. With nearly 18,000 students and over 5,000 faculty and staff, it offers a wide array of undergraduate and graduate programs across faculties such as Arts, Science, Engineering, Law, Education, Social Sciences, Fine Arts, Human & Social Development, and Business. UVic’s research strengths center on climate, environmental change and sustainability, Indigenous-led scholarship, health and wellness, social justice, and technology. Its campuses host modern labs, sustainable green spaces, and centers for community engagement, while global partnerships support collaborative impact and knowledge exchange.
Sustainability at University of Victoria
The University of Victoria is deeply committed to sustainability, embedding environmental, social, and economic balance across research, teaching, campus life, and external engagement. Its Climate & Sustainability Action Plan guides operations and growth with respect for Indigenous ways of knowing, while curricula and research advance clean energy, climate resilience, and ecosystem health. On campus, UVic fosters a culture of stewardship through green buildings, waste reduction, sustainable food systems, and living landscapes. Through partnerships with communities, governments, and global networks, UVic’s sustainability posture aligns with the UN SDGs—especially SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities), and SDG 17 (Partnerships).
More Information
The UVic Strategic Framework promotes sustainable futures for our university and community. It provides strategies that open the pathway to set specific targets, goals and policy directives to make UVic a global leader in environmental, social and institutional sustainability.
Read more about the sustainability action plan the university is following to achieve concrete progress towards campus sustainability.