With the world, for the world. Helping drive transformative change for people and planet.

Welcome to the Faculty of Environment

For over 50 years the Faculty of Environment has been dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing challenges related to climate change, urban growth, natural resources, and sustainability. With the world, for the world, we inspire students to become changemakers, empower them to lead solutions, and unite people and ideas to build a better future.


The Faculty of Environment in the news

Cell phone pile.

Canadians toss electronics at a concerning rate

The amount of e-waste that Canadians generate will double by the end of this decade, according to new research.

Bridging the energy transition

Environment alum, Humberto Gutierrez (BES '15), shares how a leading North American energy infrastructure company is helping build the path to a lower-carbon future. 

Grassy ski hill.

Safeguarding the Winter Olympics-Paralympics against climate change

Study reveals changes International Olympic and Paralympic Committees could implement to keep Games viable and safer for athletes. 


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