Nature+ Strategy
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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:
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+.
Further relevant SDGs:
Jock Marshal Reserve
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The Jock Marshal Reserve (JMR) at the Monash Clayton campus is a three-hectare biodiverse ecological facility managed by the JMR Management Committee within the School of Biological Sciences. A cornerstone for environmental education and research at Monash University, the JMR contains the highest concentration of biodiversity values within the University, providing valuable refuge for skinks, possums, amphibians and many native bird species, while also attracting some unwanted introduced species such as foxes.
Since 2021, management of these species has been guided by the Jock Marshall Reserve Management Plan and the Jock Marshall Reserve Operational Plan.
Further relevant SDGs:
Urban Ecosystem: Thriving Habitats
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Monash University’s landscapes and indigenous flora are recognised by the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects as being nationally significant and have an estimated value of more than $100 million. The campus masterplans feature commitments to sustain a rich biodiversity on each campus, sensitive to local contexts. The masterplans for each Australian campus include clear deliverables and metrics for the infrastructure and landscape development to achieve University aspirations, including sustainability goals.
In the face of climate unpredictability, Monash has committed to improve campus landscapes to be adaptable, sustainable ecosystems equipped to thrive for years to come. More information on the University’s work to improve campus ecosystems to create greater amenity for humans and better habitats for flora and fauna can be found on the Monash Biodiversity site.
Further relevant SDGs: