RMIT Sustainability Week 2025

Sustainability Week 2025 - Be the Spark. Lead the Future. 

Sustainability Week is RMIT’s flagship annual event. In Vietnam, building on the success of the 2024 edition, this week-long celebration is designed to inspire action, spark dialogue, and strengthen RMIT’s leadership in advancing sustainability across Vietnam and the region. 

With this year's theme “Sustainability in Action", we brings together students, staff, industry partners, and the wider community through workshops, showcases, and activities, the event highlights the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and RMIT’s 7Rs Culture (RMIT: Going Beyond Rethink, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, and Recycle), empowering participants to embrace sustainable practices and drive collective impact. 

Get ready for RMIT Sustainabilty Week 2025, starting in:

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Why Join Sustainability Week 2025?

  • Experience sustainability in action: Go beyond theory and see real-world solutions. 
  • Diverse activities: Explore workshops, showcases, and interactive exhibitions designed for students, staff, industry partners, and the wider community. 
  • Global & local connections: Engage with the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while discovering RMIT’s 7Rs Culture: Going beyond RMIT, Rethink, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Recycle. 
  • Hands-on inspiration: Learn practical ways to reduce waste, spark innovation, and create collective impact. 
  • Networking opportunities: Connect with changemakers, thought leaders, and peers shaping sustainability in Vietnam and beyond. 

RMIT Sustainability Week 2024 recap

Relive the best moments from RMIT Vietnam's Sustainability Week 2024, held from November 4–8! Under the theme “Resilience and Regeneration: Creating a Sustainable Future,” students, staff, alumni, and experts came together for impactful discussions, workshops, and activities addressing critical environmental and social challenges.

Our Commitment to SDGs 

This year’s Sustainability Week highlights actions contributing to SDGs 

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the phrase 3 good health and wellbeing in white on a green background
the phrase 4 quality education in white on a red background
the phrase 5 gender equality in white on a red background
the phrase 6 clean water and sanitation in white on a blue background
the phrase 7 affordable and clean energy in white on a yellow background
the phrase 8 decent work and economic growth in white on a burgundy background
the phrase 9 industry, innovation and infrastructure in white on an orange background
the phrase 11 sustainable cities and communities in white on an orange background
the phrase 12 responsible consumption and production in white on a brown background
the phrase 13 climate action in white on a green background
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Event agenda

Be the Spark - make your daily actions count!

The Green Week Challenge is an interactive, week-long initiative designed to engage the RMIT community in sustainable actions across campus during Sustainability Week 2025. Each day, participants will take on fun and practical sustainability challenges - from reducing waste to making greener travel choices and energy-saving actions.

 

Why join

  • Live sustainability in action: Practice sustainability in simple, fun, practical ways and see how small daily choices add up 
  • Join the movement: Connect with peers, share experiences, and be part of RMIT’s sustainability culture.  
  • Celebrate your journey: Track your progress, unlock rewards, and get recognised for your efforts. 
  • Be the spark for change: Every action you take powers a collective movement for a greener RMIT. 

 

How to participate

  1. Create your A Green Choice account to get started 
  2. Take on daily challenges across five themes — join solo or as a team. 
  3. Track your progress: log actions, earn points, and climb the leaderboard. 
  4. Redeem rewards as you hit milestones for your sustainable efforts. 

 

Daily challenge themes 

  • Sustainable Mobility – Make your daily travel greener, whether on campus or beyond. 
  • Smart Consumption – Adopt choices that reduce environmental impact. 
  • Offline Booth – Explore hands-on displays to learn about RMIT’s sustainability initiatives and practices. 
  • Green Space Exploration – Join a campus-wide treasure hunt with daily clues to discover green spaces. 
  • Event Check-in – Engage in activities and experiences that celebrate sustainability in action.

 

Register your A Green Choice account today and be ready from Day 1! 

The Green Events Partnership invites departments, student clubs, and external partners to make their events more eco-friendly and aligned with sustainability best practices during Sustainability Week 2025. This initiative provides guidance, resources, and support to help turn ordinary events into sustainable experiences. 

Together, we reduce waste, improve energy efficiency, and promote inclusivity — creating events that are fun, meaningful, and environmentally responsible. Beyond Sustainability Week, the Green Events Partnership continues to embed sustainable practices into events, strengthening RMIT’s commitment to lasting change and nurturing a culture of sustainability across the wider community. 

 

What to expect 

  • Eco-Friendly Experiences: Take part in activities designed with low-waste and sustainable practices at their core. 
  • Interactive Engagement: Explore fun, hands-on ways to learn about sustainability through games and displays.

 

Why join? 

  • Be part of events that walk the talk on sustainability. 
  • Learn practical ideas to apply in your own club or project. 
  • Contribute to a culture where sustainability is at the core.

The Sustainable Voices Platform is an open stage for changemakers to transform ideas into impactful actions during Sustainability Week 2025 (3–7 November). Designed to empower students, staff, and partners to share ideas, lead conversations, and co-create initiatives aligned with the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and foster a culture of sustainability across RMIT and beyond. This is where dialogue sparks action and every voice can shape RMIT’s sustainable future.

 

What to expect 

  • Interactive Panels & Workshops: Explore fresh perspectives from peers, student clubs, and guest speakers. 
  • Hands-On Experiences: Explore sustainability in action — from SDG-focused discussions to practical workshops. 
  • Real-Life Relevance: Discover solutions you can integrate into daily life and future projects. 

 

Why join? 

  • Connect with like-minded students and staff passionate about sustainability 
  • Learn from your peers and get inspired to take your own sustainable actions 
  • Be part of a community that celebrates every small action, creating a ripple effect of change 

The 17 SDGs Exhibition is a dynamic, multi-dimensional showcase where RMIT students, staff, industry partners, and the wider community come together to explore how sustainability is embedded in practice. The exhibition highlights how RMIT community contributes to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through research, teaching, operations, and community engagement. 

Designed as an open and self-directed experience, the exhibition invites visitors to immerse themselves in interactive displays, storytelling, and digital experiences that make the SDGs tangible and relatable. 

What to expect 

  • RMIT in Action: Explore how RMIT departments embed sustainability in teaching, research, campus operations, and community initiatives - each connected to the 17 SDGs. 
  • Networking Hub: Connect with students, academics, and partners to share knowledge and spark collaborations. 
  • Impact Wall & Pledge Station: Reflect on what you’ve discovered, leave your personal or team commitment to sustainable actions, and engage with the wider RMIT sustainability movement. 

Why join 

  • Explore how RMIT are advancing the 17 SDGs across teaching, research, operations, and community engagement. 
  • Learn from real examples and take away ideas you can apply to your studies, work, and daily choices. 
  • Build meaningful relationships with RMIT community and other partners to spark new ideas and initiatives. 
  • Recognise achievements and add your own spark to RMIT’s collective sustainability journey. 
Download the Sustainability Week 2025 handbook

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Frequently asked questions

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All RMIT students, staff, and invited partners are welcome to participate.

Yes. Registration is required to join the Green Week Challenge and for most of the activities during Sustainability Week.

  • For the Green Week Challenge, you can register directly on our platform to track your daily challenges, earn points, and claim rewards.
  • For workshops, panels, and other events, you will need to register via separate forms provided for each activity. Be sure to check the updated event details for registration links and stay ready to join in!

Pre-registering helps you save time and ensures you're all set to participate in the activities you're interested in.

  • IDs/ passport
  • RMIT IDs (if you are current students & staff)
  • Ticket confirmation
  • Eco-friendly and reusable items are highly recommended (i.e. tumbler). This aligns with RMIT's commitment to sustainability and helps us reduce single-use waste during the event

RMIT Sustainability Week is open to everyone, whether you're just starting to explore sustainability or ready to take the lead in creating positive change. Through activities and insights from different industries, you'll have the chance to learn, connect, and co-create impact with others.

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Contact Information

Sustainability Department

Email: sustainability.consult@rmit.edu.vn

Ms. Phuong Trinh - Sustainability Manager 

Email: phuong.trinh8@rmit.edu.vn

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