The Moorditj Boodja - Strong Country Sustainability Sub-Strategy 2024-2030 outlines Murdoch University's vision to lead by example, empowering local and global communities to help foster a future where both people and the planet can thrive.
Together with the accompanying Implementation Plan 2024-2027, this comprehensive sub-strategy will operationalise our commitment to sustainability outlined in Ngala Kwop Biddi. Together we are striving toward Moorditj Boodja – Strong Country.
Key priority areas
Six key priority areas have been identified as necessary for Murdoch University to achieve its sustainability goals by 2030.
Energy
Achieving net zero operational emissions by 2030
Circularity
Achieving zero waste to landfill by 2030
Transport
Moving towards net zero transport and commuting emissions by 2030
Biodiversity
Creating nature-positive campuses by 2030.
Water
Reducing the use of scheme water and groundwater while minimising impacts on water resources
Climate Resilience
Enhancing preparedness and safeguarding wellbeing against climate change impacts
Our Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles
The Moorditj Boodja Sustainability Strategy is built on six guiding principles which guide and inform our decision-making:
| Nature positive | We are committed to halt and reverse ecological decline and work towards improving the condition, abundance, diversity and resilience of species, populations and habitats. |
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| Sustainability Ethos | Sustainability is a founding principle of Murdoch University and thus deeply embedded in the organisation’s values. We are committed to sustainability, ethical behaviour, and responsible environmental stewardship. This ethos guides all activities of the University. |
| First Nations Knowledges | We acknowledge the profound wisdom of First Nations peoples and respect their connections to Country past, present and future. We commit to caring for the lands Murdoch University operates on in ways that bring together First Nations and Western knowledge, protect Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP), care holistically for Country, enable cultural expression, and aid cultural survival and revival. |
| Collaboration & Inclusivity | We embrace collaboration with stakeholders across and external to the University, recognising the value of diverse perspectives and expertise. Through stakeholder engagement we will foster inclusive decisionmaking and ensure a tapestry of voices shapes our sustainable journey. |
| Transparency & Accessibility | We commit to providing timely, complete and accurate data, accessible to key stakeholders to enable monitoring of our progress towards our environmental targets. We will be transparent on the actions and achievements of this strategy, acknowledging that transparent practices inspire learning and foster a culture of sustainable innovation. |
| Living Laboratory | Our campuses serve as vibrant hubs for research, teaching, and learning, where the physical environment becomes a canvas for exploration and demonstration. Through impactful initiatives, we will showcase Murdoch University’s dedication to sustainability and environmental and ecological protection, turning theory into tangible action. |
Core activities
Ngala Kwop Biddi identifies Education, Research and Engagement as Murdoch University’s core activities. Given the significance of strong and effective governance processes for the enabling and implementation of sustainability initiatives, ‘governance’ is also a core activity for the purposes of Moorditj Boodja.
Education
Enhance staff and students’ sustainability literacy and reduce environmental impacts of teaching delivery.
Research
Enhance the impact of research outcomes to support a sustainable future, while seeking to reduce environmental impacts of research activities.
Engagement
Foster a sustainability ethos and increase engagement with, and awareness of, sustainability issues and actions within the university and beyond.
Governance
Reduce environmental impacts from campus operations and ensure that all university activities are subject to sustainability considerations.
