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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.
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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
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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.
RSVP: uwaterloo.ca/climate-inst...
October 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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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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October 7, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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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...
October 7, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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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.
Register: www.acfas.ca/evenements/c...
April 25, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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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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April 11, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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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
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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...
March 18, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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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.

Read more about it: uwaterloo.ca/climate-inst...
March 6, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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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
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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
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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
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🥇 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
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🌎 Celebrating the impactful leadership of UWaterloo
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
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In honor of Black History Month, we're proud to spotlight two outstanding Waterloo Climate Institute members making a significant impact in their fields and empowering the next generation.
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February 14, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Join us for Climate Speed Hack with
@uwvelocity.bsky.social!

No technical background is required to join the rapid hackathon to find innovative solutions to climate challenges.

📅 March 5
⏰ 4-7 PM
📍 EV1 - Courtyard

🔗 Register now: uwaterloo.ca/climate-inst...
February 13, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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🌍 Attention all UWaterloo Environment Students!

The Jack Rosen Memorial Award and Pitch Competition is here to reward bold ideas for a sustainable future!

🏆 Grand Prize: $3,000

🏅 Honourable Mention: $1,000

Learn more and get involved here: uwaterloo.ca/environment/...
February 12, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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Waterloo Climate Institute receives $1.2M from NRCan to:

- Equip future professionals with climate adaptation skills
- Develop tools for resilient supply chains

Collaboration with departments, professional assoc. and industry partners make these projects impactful!

Details: bit.ly/4h6EEw6
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January 23, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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📣 Join the Student Forum!

Are you learning about climate change in your curriculum? What would you like to see more of? 🌎
Share your ideas & help shape the future!

Jan 23 | 4-6 PM
EV2-2002- Free refreshments!
#ClimateAction #UWaterloo
RSVP bit.ly/4an07yp
January 16, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Apply TODAY! (by 11:59pm)
Share your climate projects, artwork, and research. Top posters will receive cash prizes 🙌
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January 14, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Research drives real-world change when it's mobilized effectively. @uofwaterloo.bsky.social, centers and institutes bridge academia and application by co-creating with end-users, building relationships, and connecting findings to policy.
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#UWaterloo #Research
January 13, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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#1 of 5 Milestones from 2024: Advancing Climate Education
🌟 $1.6M to support:
- Integrate climate into degree programs
- Launch a community of practice for climate education
- Build lifelong learning for municipal workers
Read more: bit.ly/4j64yl3
#ClimateEducation #FutureLeaders
January 10, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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#2 of 5 Milestones from 2024: Supporting Public Health

In partnership with Southwestern Public Health, we co-created a climate vulnerability assessment tackling extreme heat, flooding, and disease risks. Students even pitched designs for community cooling spaces!
#ClimateAdaptation #PublicHealth
January 9, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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Join us for Climate Con on Feb 7th at FED Hall!

Featuring a keynote with scholar and author Grace Nosek, a panel on climate hope, and a workshop with Amy Castator, Director of Project Neutral. Lunch provided, plus networking with faculty.

RSVP Today: uwaterloo.ca/student-clim...
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January 9, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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🌟#3 of 5 Milestones from 2024: Mobilizing Knowledge for Greater Research Impact

With our new Research Impact Program, we turned research into action.

Faculty policy briefs and data tools shaped media narratives, policy discussions, and even Parliamentary discussion.

#ClimatePolicy #Research
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January 8, 2025 at 6:50 PM