The Zero Waste Campus Tour is an experiential, place-based learning activity led by the Office of Campus Sustainability that invites students to explore how sustainability is embedded into everyday operations at the University of Ottawa. Through a guided walking tour, participants learn about waste management systems, recycling and composting infrastructure, sustainable procurement practices, and campus […]
Reconciling Water, Salmon, and Cultural Crisis with Kwilosintun (Murray Ned). Join Kwilosintun (Murray Ned)’s presentation on Reconciling Water, Salmon, and Cultural Crisis as he shares about his community, the Semá:th First Nation, and his work with the Lower Fraser Fisheries Alliance.
Join EarthWorks and CapU Groundskeeper Jo-Ann Cook for a hands-on habitat workshop designed to support healthier human-bear coexistence. In this practical outdoor session, campus community members will: Identify invasive plant species that disrupt local ecosystems and may unintentionally attract wildlife Learn how landscaping choices influence bear foraging patterns Remove targeted invasive species from campus grounds […]
World Water & Glacier Day: Sustainable and Equitable Water Management brings together researchers, practitioners, students, and community members to explore how water can be managed in ways that are both sustainable and equitable. Hosted by the Global Institute for Water Security (GIWS) at the University of Saskatchewan, the event is held in recognition of the […]
Join guided 30 minute campus walks that highlight key sites influencing bear-human interactions on campus. These walks invite us to see campus through an ecological lens – understanding how design, infrastructure, and behaviour intersect in shared spaces. Together we will explore: • Waste management systems and attractant reduction strategies • Landscaping choices and habitat connectivity […]
The University of Victoria’s Students of Global Development Studies (SGDS) union is hosting a careers night! Come chat with professionals and academics with experience in a variety of professional pathways in global development and hear about their experiences working in this diverse multi-disciplinary field. The SDGS will provide pizza! Speakers at this event will include:
Join us on Monday, March 23rd from 5:30-7pm for an open discussion forum on how we can make Queen’s a bird-friendly campus! Situated along a key ecological corridor for many local and migratory bird species, Queen’s has a fundamental role to play in protecting our native bird populations, but bird collisions with windows are a […]
The first Canadian pilot of the Sustainability Challenge, an interdisciplinary, practice-oriented course jointly developed by Algoma University and Wirtschafts universität Wien (WU, Vienna University of Economics and Business), one of Europe’s leading business universities. This innovative course challenges students to tackle real-world sustainability problems through collaborative, solutions-oriented learning, bridging academic theory with community impact. Canada’s […]
As part of SDG Month Canada, RRC Polytech is also launching the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Community of Practice for staff and faculty. The SDG Community of Practice will bring together colleagues interested in integrating sustainability and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals into teaching, research, operations, and community engagement. The initiative will focus on topics, […]
Feeling overwhelmed by the climate crisis? Let’s turn those emotions into creative action and storytelling. Improv is a playful opportunity to “act” in a context in which we so often feel powerless and paralyzed. Come move, laugh, feel, and co-create stories rooted in agency and constructive hope.
Participez à une Fresque du Climat inspirante au Pavillon Gene H. Kruger (local 2320 2330), Université Laval. Ensemble, comprenons les enjeux climatiques et explorons des leviers d’action concrets. Une expérience […]
The Global Centre for Climate Action welcomes NSCAD professor Jennifer Green and OCAD U professor Shannon Gerard as they discuss their current research and creative practices. Drawing on years of hands-on fieldwork with Nova Scotia farmers and craftspeople, NSCAD professor Jennifer Green will discuss how design research can bridge sustainable agriculture, textile production, and climate […]
