Climate change at Waterloo

The University of Waterloo is at the forefront of innovation and is home to transformational research and inspired learning.

IC3 icon logoThe Interdisciplinary Centre on Climate Change (IC3) is the focal point for climate change research, training and knowledge mobilization at Waterloo.

IC3 is an interdisciplinary hub with 100+ Waterloo faculty researchers, students, and scientists from partner institutions and government agencies. The centre is also home to several research sub-centres, including: Polar Data Catalogue, Canadian Cryoshperic Information Network, and Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation.

IC3 supports climate change research and innovation in three critical areas:

News

  1. Apr. 19, 2021Sarah Burch receives 2021 Clean50 Individual Award
    Sarah Burch headshot

    Sarah Burch, IC3 member and Associate Professor in the Faculty of Environment, receives the Clean50 Individual award for 2021. Sarah is recognized for her incredible international research partnership TRANSFORM.

  2. Apr. 16, 2021Work-integrated learning is changing with the times
    UW student wearing mask

    IC3 is pleased to partner with Concept and the Problem lab to support University of Waterloo students through the WE Accelerate Program.

    Written by: Media Relations


    ​​​​​​​New program will offer one-term work projects, with mentorship support from industry partners

  3. Apr. 7, 2021Merrin Macrae proposes use of adaptive, cost‐effective conservation practices in watershed planning
    Merrin and researcher in field site

    Merrin Macrae is a professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Management and a member of the Water Institute and IC3.

    Article written by: The Water Institute

    Agricultural phosphorus losses contributing to eutrophication of surface water is a global concern. The re-eutrophication of Lake Erie over recent decades has emerged as a cautionary lesson in long-term watershed management.

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Events

  1. Apr. 22, 2021International Climate Change Governance webinar

    Are you interested in learning about COP26? Join us for the first event in the UWaterloo’s Road to COP26 series.

    The Interdisciplinary Centre on Climate Change (IC3) is excited to present the “International Climate Change Governance” webinar happening April 22nd at 11:00am.

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