Waterloo Climate Institute
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Official UWaterloo Climate Institute bluesky account. We facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration and research focused on climate change. Our goal is to accelerate the transition to a just, equitable, inclusive, low-carbon future.
Communities are on the front lines of #ClimateChange, and every #municipal role has a part to play in building #Resilience — from infrastructure and planning to finance, community development, & leadership. Discover the Municipal Climate Adaptation Certificate.
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October 29, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Communities are on the front lines of #ClimateChange, and every #municipal role has a part to play in building #Resilience — from infrastructure and planning to finance, community development, & leadership. Discover the Municipal Climate Adaptation Certificate.
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NEW WEBINAR: October 21 at 2pm (EST).
Join us for a virtual information session exploring our new Municipal Climate Adaptation Certificate – a forward-thinking initiative tailored for Indigenous community members, municipal staff & elected officials across Canada.
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Join us for a virtual information session exploring our new Municipal Climate Adaptation Certificate – a forward-thinking initiative tailored for Indigenous community members, municipal staff & elected officials across Canada.
RSVP: uwaterloo.ca/climate-inst...
October 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
NEW WEBINAR: October 21 at 2pm (EST).
Join us for a virtual information session exploring our new Municipal Climate Adaptation Certificate – a forward-thinking initiative tailored for Indigenous community members, municipal staff & elected officials across Canada.
RSVP: uwaterloo.ca/climate-inst...
Join us for a virtual information session exploring our new Municipal Climate Adaptation Certificate – a forward-thinking initiative tailored for Indigenous community members, municipal staff & elected officials across Canada.
RSVP: uwaterloo.ca/climate-inst...
The Waterloo Climate Institute has launched a new Municipal Climate Adaptation Certificate designed specifically for municipal staff who are looking to strengthen their climate resilience skills.
Don't wait. Advance your climate adaptation knowledge & skills:
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Don't wait. Advance your climate adaptation knowledge & skills:
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October 7, 2025 at 7:49 PM
The Waterloo Climate Institute has launched a new Municipal Climate Adaptation Certificate designed specifically for municipal staff who are looking to strengthen their climate resilience skills.
Don't wait. Advance your climate adaptation knowledge & skills:
uwaterloo.ca/climate-inst...
Don't wait. Advance your climate adaptation knowledge & skills:
uwaterloo.ca/climate-inst...
Don't miss "Climate Change Research and Action in an Era of Political Turmoil" this Thursday at 1pm. Join the Waterloo Climate Institute and the Faculty of Environment for a thought-provoking panel discussion.
Register today: uwaterloo.ca/climate-inst...
Register today: uwaterloo.ca/climate-inst...
October 7, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Don't miss "Climate Change Research and Action in an Era of Political Turmoil" this Thursday at 1pm. Join the Waterloo Climate Institute and the Faculty of Environment for a thought-provoking panel discussion.
Register today: uwaterloo.ca/climate-inst...
Register today: uwaterloo.ca/climate-inst...
Curious about the impacts of #climatechange in the Waterloo Region? Listen to @uwaterloo.ca' s Sarah Burch as she chats about local impacts of climate change on Your Region Pod: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/a...
A local look at climate change and the Region
Podcast Episode · Your Region Pod · 2025-06-16 · 11m
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June 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Curious about the impacts of #climatechange in the Waterloo Region? Listen to @uwaterloo.ca' s Sarah Burch as she chats about local impacts of climate change on Your Region Pod: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/a...
We are excited to launch a new #drr training video spearheaded by @sarahlynnburch.bsky.social & Dr. Jose Di Bella "“Building Disaster Resilience across Business Supply Systems: Understanding, planning and Investing in Climate Change Adaptation”. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yvqo...
Building Disaster Resilience across Business Supply Systems
YouTube video by Waterloo Climate Institute
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June 11, 2025 at 3:22 PM
We are excited to launch a new #drr training video spearheaded by @sarahlynnburch.bsky.social & Dr. Jose Di Bella "“Building Disaster Resilience across Business Supply Systems: Understanding, planning and Investing in Climate Change Adaptation”. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yvqo...
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From tackling climate change risks in tourism to pioneering research for Paralympic athletes, meet six world-class researchers, alumni and students who are applying boundary-breaking approaches to redefine sports, recreation and tourism.
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May 27, 2025 at 3:18 PM
From tackling climate change risks in tourism to pioneering research for Paralympic athletes, meet six world-class researchers, alumni and students who are applying boundary-breaking approaches to redefine sports, recreation and tourism.
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What should the top priorities be for Canada’s new government to accelerate climate progress and clean growth?
Institute president @rjcsmith.bsky.social and board chair Peter Nicholson lay out actions for the first 100 days. ⬇️
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Institute president @rjcsmith.bsky.social and board chair Peter Nicholson lay out actions for the first 100 days. ⬇️
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April 30, 2025 at 2:35 PM
What should the top priorities be for Canada’s new government to accelerate climate progress and clean growth?
Institute president @rjcsmith.bsky.social and board chair Peter Nicholson lay out actions for the first 100 days. ⬇️
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Institute president @rjcsmith.bsky.social and board chair Peter Nicholson lay out actions for the first 100 days. ⬇️
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We're proud to share that Michèle Martin, Training Program Specialist at the Waterloo Climate Institute, will speak on sustainable engineering education at the 92nd Acfas Congress in Montréal. The panel (in French) takes place May 6 at 11:25 a.m.
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Register: www.acfas.ca/evenements/c...
April 25, 2025 at 4:46 PM
We're proud to share that Michèle Martin, Training Program Specialist at the Waterloo Climate Institute, will speak on sustainable engineering education at the 92nd Acfas Congress in Montréal. The panel (in French) takes place May 6 at 11:25 a.m.
Register: www.acfas.ca/evenements/c...
Register: www.acfas.ca/evenements/c...
Waterloo is using upgraded solar panels on EV3 to study how technology and behavior shape energy use. This Earth Day, we’re highlighting how campus infrastructure supports research, literacy, and sustainability.
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Solar Energy in Action: Research and Impact at Waterloo | Waterloo Climate Institute | University of Waterloo
For Earth Day, the University of Waterloo highlights its solar energy initiatives on the Environment 3 (EV3) building.
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April 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Waterloo is using upgraded solar panels on EV3 to study how technology and behavior shape energy use. This Earth Day, we’re highlighting how campus infrastructure supports research, literacy, and sustainability.
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Looking to expand your expertise in climate and disaster risk? Join our workshop will cover essential topics like risk assessment, catastrophe modeling, and real-world research partnerships.
Tailored for faculty, but students are also welcome.
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Tailored for faculty, but students are also welcome.
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April 11, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Looking to expand your expertise in climate and disaster risk? Join our workshop will cover essential topics like risk assessment, catastrophe modeling, and real-world research partnerships.
Tailored for faculty, but students are also welcome.
RSVP: uwaterloo.ca/climate-inst...
Tailored for faculty, but students are also welcome.
RSVP: uwaterloo.ca/climate-inst...
UWaterloo researchers, led by Dr. Christine Dow, have modeled 34 million years of subglacial water flow beneath the Aurora Subglacial Basin. The study reveals the importance of incorporating subglacial rivers into climate models to improve sea-level rise predictions.
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Snapshot of Antarctica’s past helps predict future climate | Waterloo News
In the first study to consider the long-term evolution of the rivers that flow beneath glaciers, researchers have new insights into the future of Antarctica’s melting ice that may change the way clima...
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April 11, 2025 at 6:22 PM
UWaterloo researchers, led by Dr. Christine Dow, have modeled 34 million years of subglacial water flow beneath the Aurora Subglacial Basin. The study reveals the importance of incorporating subglacial rivers into climate models to improve sea-level rise predictions.
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uwaterloo.ca/news/snapsho...
Congrats to Dr. Susan Elliott on receiving the Award of Excellence in Graduate Supervision at UWaterloo! Her mentorship has shaped countless careers in health geography and policy.
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April 9, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Congrats to Dr. Susan Elliott on receiving the Award of Excellence in Graduate Supervision at UWaterloo! Her mentorship has shaped countless careers in health geography and policy.
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Read more: uwaterloo.ca/environment/...
Future professionals will face climate challenges - but do they have the knowledge and skills to take action? A new report shows degree programs in Canadian universities and colleges are integrating climate topics, but coverage is inconsistent.
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How are Canadian universities and colleges preparing the next generation of professionals to deal with climate change? | Waterloo Climate Institute | University of Waterloo
The Waterloo Climate Institute releases new report on the status of Climate Change Education in Canadian Accounting, Architecture, Engineering and Planning Programs.
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April 7, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Future professionals will face climate challenges - but do they have the knowledge and skills to take action? A new report shows degree programs in Canadian universities and colleges are integrating climate topics, but coverage is inconsistent.
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Read More: uwaterloo.ca/climate-inst...
Ontario’s new energy program is a step forward, but it can do more. U of Waterloo research shows that heat pumps are the most effective for reducing energy use and emissions. Prioritizing them—especially in homes built before 1980—could boost savings.
Read: www.nationalobserver.com/2025/02/20/o...
Read: www.nationalobserver.com/2025/02/20/o...
Ontario's energy efficiency plan is good - but it could be better
The Ontario government's $10.9 billion investment over 12 years will go a long way to helping residents improve their homes. But the investment could be even better.
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April 4, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Ontario’s new energy program is a step forward, but it can do more. U of Waterloo research shows that heat pumps are the most effective for reducing energy use and emissions. Prioritizing them—especially in homes built before 1980—could boost savings.
Read: www.nationalobserver.com/2025/02/20/o...
Read: www.nationalobserver.com/2025/02/20/o...
Canada’s updated DFAA program is a big win for proactive disaster risk reduction. The shift toward “building back better” and focusing on climate resilience is key to preparing for the future.
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Canada's disaster funding finally embraces 'build back better'
By modifying the federal disaster to also focus on pre-disaster prevention, the new program will foster a culture of proactive preparedness.
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April 1, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Canada’s updated DFAA program is a big win for proactive disaster risk reduction. The shift toward “building back better” and focusing on climate resilience is key to preparing for the future.
Read more: www.nationalobserver.com/2025/02/27/o...
Read more: www.nationalobserver.com/2025/02/27/o...
Join the National Forum: Accelerating Climate Education for the Next Generation of Professionals to explore research on climate education in professional programs. Hear from educators, discuss challenges, and connect with peers working to embed climate knowledge into curricula.
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March 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Join the National Forum: Accelerating Climate Education for the Next Generation of Professionals to explore research on climate education in professional programs. Hear from educators, discuss challenges, and connect with peers working to embed climate knowledge into curricula.
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RSVP: bit.ly/4iygRWq
Exciting news! The City of Kitchener & Bloomberg Philanthropies are offering $100,000+ in microgrants (up to $6,500 CAD) for youth-led climate projects! 🌱Apply by March 28 at 11:59PM.
Learn More & Apply: www.kitchener.ca/en/taxes-uti...
Learn More & Apply: www.kitchener.ca/en/taxes-uti...
March 18, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Exciting news! The City of Kitchener & Bloomberg Philanthropies are offering $100,000+ in microgrants (up to $6,500 CAD) for youth-led climate projects! 🌱Apply by March 28 at 11:59PM.
Learn More & Apply: www.kitchener.ca/en/taxes-uti...
Learn More & Apply: www.kitchener.ca/en/taxes-uti...
Daniel Scott, a climate expert, explains how climate change impacts skiing. "If California has a bad year but the Rockies and New England have good ones, the company offsets," he says. With unpredictable snow, resorts secure revenue early, raising prices for casual skiers.
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March 17, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Daniel Scott, a climate expert, explains how climate change impacts skiing. "If California has a bad year but the Rockies and New England have good ones, the company offsets," he says. With unpredictable snow, resorts secure revenue early, raising prices for casual skiers.
Read More: bit.ly/4icWQVF
Read More: bit.ly/4icWQVF
Climate Con 2025 was a day of inspiration & action! Over 100 students came together to build climate hope, share innovative solutions, & create a stronger, more resilient community.
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March 6, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Climate Con 2025 was a day of inspiration & action! Over 100 students came together to build climate hope, share innovative solutions, & create a stronger, more resilient community.
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The Waterloo Climate Institute received funding from @FCM_online's Green Municipal Fund to launch a new climate adaptation training program for municipal staff across Canada.
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March 5, 2025 at 4:43 PM
The Waterloo Climate Institute received funding from @FCM_online's Green Municipal Fund to launch a new climate adaptation training program for municipal staff across Canada.
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Unwind with free food, fun games, and climate trivia! Meet new people, test your knowledge, and win prizes. Brought to you by the Waterloo Climate Institute's Student Climate Council!
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March 4, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Unwind with free food, fun games, and climate trivia! Meet new people, test your knowledge, and win prizes. Brought to you by the Waterloo Climate Institute's Student Climate Council!
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Register with a team or meet one at the event! Develop creative solutions in climate adaptation, GHG reduction, and climate hope for campus—all in just 3 hours! No technical background required.
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February 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Register with a team or meet one at the event! Develop creative solutions in climate adaptation, GHG reduction, and climate hope for campus—all in just 3 hours! No technical background required.
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Register: uwaterloo.ca/climate-inst...
🥇 Big news! @uwaterloo.ca earns its first GOLD rating in the STARS sustainability evaluation! Learn how they’re leading the way in sustainability: uwaterloo.ca/climate-inst...
February 21, 2025 at 4:07 PM
🥇 Big news! @uwaterloo.ca earns its first GOLD rating in the STARS sustainability evaluation! Learn how they’re leading the way in sustainability: uwaterloo.ca/climate-inst...
🌎 Celebrating the impactful leadership of UWaterloo
Climate Institute's Associate Directors! Their work drives a just, resilient, low-carbon future.
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Climate Institute's Associate Directors! Their work drives a just, resilient, low-carbon future.
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February 18, 2025 at 2:04 PM
🌎 Celebrating the impactful leadership of UWaterloo
Climate Institute's Associate Directors! Their work drives a just, resilient, low-carbon future.
Learn more: uwaterloo.ca/climate-inst...
Climate Institute's Associate Directors! Their work drives a just, resilient, low-carbon future.
Learn more: uwaterloo.ca/climate-inst...