The Government of Canada announced the recipients of one of the country’s highest academic honours — the new Canada Research Chairs. We are pleased to share that Dr. Maria Strack was renewed for her work in wetland climate solutions and advances to become a Tier 1 researcher.
ENVigorate is back for its eleventh year with a new and fun theme: climate optimism! From March 25 to March 27, join students, faculty and staff in discovering sustainability workshops, exciting speakers, and fun events around how the Faculty of Environment is working towards realizing the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Afternoon Action is a series of advanced networking sessions that will engage planning employers and professionals directly with planning-interested students across the Faculty of Environment. The event is catered to all planning graduate students and final-term undergraduate students. It is also open to any graduate or final term undergraduate Faculty of Environment students with a strongly expressed interest in working in a planning-related field after the completion of their degree.
The dean of the Faculty of Environment, Bruce Frayne, reflects on 2024’s achievements, including the launch of Environment 2035, transformative student experiences, and groundbreaking initiatives like the Future Cities Institute. He expresses gratitude to the community and leadership for their resilience and collaboration. Looking ahead to 2025, he shares optimism for a sustainable and equitable future.
At the Evergreen Banquet, the Faculty of Environment celebrated outstanding alumni, students, and donors who exemplify environmental leadership and innovation. The event featured a dynamic panel on sustainability challenges, highlighted the transformative power of community support, and inspired action toward a sustainable future.
Gender and the Global Land Grab introduces a feminist conceptual framework to analyze land governance policy around the world. Dr. Andrea Collins shows how gender norms, biases, and expectations shape land politics at different levels of governance.
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.
We invite you to a unique and empowering event that blends the themes of climate anxiety, the UWaterloo Healing Forest, Truth and Reconciliation, Indigenous healing and health, and Land Back. This gathering offers an opportunity to explore the deep connections between land, climate, and healing, while reflecting on our shared responsibilities.
The event will feature a fireside chat between Dr. Kelsey Leonard and Elder Myeengun Henry, who will share wisdom on the importance of land in Indigenous healing and cultural resilience. The conversation will also focus on how Indigenous perspectives can offer guidance in navigating the growing concerns around climate anxiety, particularly among young people.
Following the fireside chat, attendees will be invited to walk through the Healing Forest exhibit, a space dedicated to reflection on the impacts of colonialism and the resilience of Indigenous people. This immersive experience will provide an opportunity to connect and engage deeply with the themes of the day.
Together, we will walk a path of hope, guided by the wisdom of Indigenous knowledge, the strength of community, and the power of the land.
Date: Thursday, November 14
Time: 5:00-6:00PM
Location: Arts Lecture Hall, Rm 116
Researchers from the University of Waterloo and the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions partnered with the BC Provincial Government to produce reports on flood resilience, with the latest focusing on best practices for managed retreat decision-making, providing essential guidance for BC communities facing climate change impacts.
Congratulations to Dr. Helen Jarvie who has been awarded a University Research Chair in recognition of her contributions to water quality science and management.