Goal 14:
Life Below Water
Conservation and Sustainable Utilisation of the Oceans
The University of Newcastle supports and organises events explicitly aimed at promoting conservation and the sustainable utilisation of oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, and marine resources, especially in collaboration with Pacific communities.
2024 Highlights:
- The University welcomed several Pacific Island PhD students via scholarships through the Global Impact Cluster for Energy, Resources, Food and Water (GIC ERFW), whose research focuses on ecosystem‑based adaptation, marine pollution, biodiversity protection, and environmental governance in vulnerable island and ocean ecosystems.
- As part of our “Pacific Engagement” and “Pacific Node” initiatives, the University delivers knowledge‑sharing, capacity development, and community outreach that address ocean health, including projects such as microplastics monitoring in Samoa in cooperation with Samoan institutions.
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The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.