Events

UWaterloo students are invited to design a modular outdoor community cooling space with a sustainable cooling system that will provide relief from extreme heat. This project is in collaboration with Southwestern Public Health (SWPH) which serves the regions of Oxford County, Elgin County, and the City of St. Thomas. Teams will be required to use the design criteria provided below. The winning design will have the opportunity to be part of the ongoing partnership between SWPH and Climate Institute in increasing climate and health resilience.

Join the Climate Institute and the Faculty of Environment for an evening with Chris Turner, the award-winning author of How to Be a Climate Optimist. Turner will share insights from his groundbreaking book, which offers a refreshing and optimistic perspective on the climate crisis. 

Come and join the Climate Action Program's for their student event: Eco Haunt! Join the spooky Halloween night celebration wearing your best costume! Enjoy delicious s’mores and hot chocolate by the fire.

Join us for an empowering event that explores the deep connections between land, climate, and healing, featuring a fireside chat with Dr. Kelsey Leonard and Elder Myeengun Henry. Attendees will also experience the Healing Forest exhibit, reflecting on the impacts of colonialism and the resilience of Indigenous people.