About

Our mission

To facilitate interdisciplinary research and provide relevant scientific information that empowers business, government and civil society to prepare and respond effectively to weather events and climate change.

A collaboration hub for all disciplines

Founded in 2008, the Centre aims to provide a focal point for faculty from different disciplines whose research touches on climate change issues as well as undergraduate and graduate students interested in climate research, education and action.

The Centre is based in the Faculty of Environment and also includes researchers from the University of Waterloo's Faculties of Arts, Applied Health Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics, and Science, the Centre for International Governance Innovation, Balsillie School of International Affairs, and external organizations including Wilfrid Laurier University, Environment and Climate Change Canada, and Natural Resources Canada.