For over 50 years the Faculty of Environment has been dedicated to having a positive impact locally and globally. Our community of students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors and industry partners make meaningful change happen in the classroom, the office, and in communities around the world, together. Our vision is to use our unique position as a leading teaching and research institute for the environment to create sustainable solutions needed to address the complex challenges facing our world.
Departments and schools
Our five departments and schools offer environmental education from all angles and their activities are enhanced by our two support units: Environment Technology & Instructional Support and the Ecology Lab.
Research excellence
Today, sustainability is a driver of modernization and profound changes are taking place in society as the pace of technological change accelerates, environmental concerns reach crisis levels, and demands for justice intensify. These changes provide an imperative to focus our research on the world’s most pressing challenges.
TD Walter Bean Professorship
Building the knowledge and skills necessary for society to address complex environmental issues, the TD Walter Bean Professorship aims to attract top international research professors on the environment to campus to give public lectures, teach classes, and meet with professors and students.
Discover your story in Environment
Join the global movement advocating for a greener, more sustainable world. Get outdoors and protect vulnerable ecosystems. Command a boardroom and make environmentally responsible business decisions. Design livable communities close to home, or work toward economic global equality. How do you want to leave your eco-friendly mark on the world?
Your scholarship and funding opportunities
Your community
We know that our students are among the best and brightest, and our staff and faculty are here to help you to continue to grow and succeed. Find out about the current student resources, supports and services that are available to you.
News
Alumni inspire students at the Fall 2024 Leadership Series
The Fall 2024 Environment Leadership Series successfully connected students with accomplished alumni, fostering valuable insights and networking opportunities. As students reflect on their experiences, it’s clear that the event has empowered them to pursue meaningful careers in environmental stewardship and to embrace the potential for growth through collaboration and connection.
Making room for everyone
PhD candidate Alexander Petric identifies housing inequalities in the Region of Waterloo.
The death of multilateralism amidst a world in multiple crises: fact or fiction?
Tim Crincoli, graduate student in the Master of Development Practice (MDP) program, attended the United Nations' Summit of the Future. He reflects on his experience as a delegate and offers insights into the new Pact of the Future for sustainable development.
Events
International Opportunities Info Session
Explore global exchange programs, co-op placements, and field courses to add adventure to your degree.
Trick or Treat in Environment
Join us in the Faculty of Environment for some trick or treats courtesy of the Dean's office staff on October 31, 2024 from 2:00-4:30pm on the first floor of Environment 1. Costumes are strongly encouraged, but not required!
All Faculty of Environment community members are welcome to participate.
Important Note: Costumes should be respectful. Costumes that could be considered culturally insensitive or that perpetuate stereotypes are not allowed. We celebrate diversity and encourage costumes that honour and respect all cultures. Ensure that costumes do not pose safety risks. Props should be non-threatening and not pose any risk to others.
This event will follow the Soup and Bannock hosted by the Faculty of Environment, Dean's Office at United College.
Unlocking career potential: Transferable skills, networking, and impact with Glenn Milner
Environment degrees are versatile, and skill transferability is at the core of it, but how do you begin to identify those skills before being able to even articulate them.
Join Glenn Milner to learn how to adapt your skills across industries, build valuable connections, and align your career with the scale of impact that drives you.