PROMOTE PEACEFUL AND INCLUSIVE SOCIETIES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, PROVIDE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR ALL AND BUILD EFFECTIVE, ACCOUNTABLE AND INCLUSIVE INSTITUTIONS AT ALL LEVELS
SDG 16 has goals of reducing violence, organized crime and corruption; ending abuse and exploitation; developing participatory practices and strong, transparent institutions; and protecting fundamental freedoms. The University of Waterloo's commitment to SDG 16 can be seen in its work on peace promotion and effective global governance while advancing an inclusive governance structure, robust policies, and ethical conduct guidelines on campus.
Grebel Peace Incubator
The Grebel Peace Incubator advances expansive and innovative understandings and practices of peace, locally and globally. They link new ventures to social innovation tools that help unpack complex human problems. Their expertise in thinking and working politically helps new ventures engage governments and transform systems. New ventures in the incubator thrive within a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and community-mindedness.
Balsillie School of International Affairs
The Balsillie School of International Affairs (BSIA) is an institute for advanced research, education, and outreach in the fields of global governance and international public policy. As an affiliate member of the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs, they are a global network of scholars, practitioners, and students with a mission to develop new solutions to humanity’s critical problems, to improve global governance now and in the future, and to contribute to enhancing the quality of people’s lives around the world.
Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement
The Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement is a dynamic space on the campus, home to peace-oriented researchers, innovators, and established organizations from the region's vibrant peacebuilding field. The common goal of advancing peace collaboratively and creatively is the lifeblood of the centre’s unique working community. The centre stands as a bridge between campus and community, academics and practice, and faith and justice.
PeaceTech Living-Learning Community
The PeaceTech Living-Learning Community is a cluster of students from diverse faculties interested in exploring the intersection of technology and peace in society through weekly meetings and activities. The community is made up of students who are residents or associates at Conrad Grebel University College.
South Western Ontario Research Data Centre
The South Western Ontario Research Data Centre at the University of Waterloo is a computer laboratory that provides secure access to confidential microdata files from the census, various surveys, and a growing range of administrative data. Shared data is essential to strong and effective partnerships and progress on all SDGs.
