Nature+ Strategy

In 2023 Monash released the Nature+ Strategy, one of the key pillars in our Sustainability Strategy.  This strategy endeavours to re-frame the relationship between non-human and human stakeholders on our campuses and tries to make evident how designing more with and for nature benefits humans on a plethora of levels, and in so doing, renders us all healthier, happier and more connected to the world around us.

The Nature+ Plan is synthesized into six key goals:

  • Connection to Country
  • Urban Forest
  • Biodiversity & Habitat
  • Urban Water management
  • Soil Health
  • Ecosystem Experience

Monash University is creating campus ecosystems that support nature, contribute to positive biodiversity outcomes and mitigate and adapt to a changing climate. Decisions with regards to masterplanning, landscape, built form and systems connectivity planning will play a key part in realising the broader and specific goals outlined in the Nature+.

Nature+ Strategy Diagram

Further relevant SDGs:

SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities SDG 13 Climate Action