Milk is a cornerstone of Canadian diets and a regularly purchased item at the grocery store. Alexander Cha, a recent graduate of the Master of Environmental Studies in Sustainability Management, quantified the environmental impacts of various milk packaging options being used in Canada.
An Environment faculty member, staff and retiree share what motivates them to support the student experience through their service and philanthropy.
PhD candidate Nayadeth Arriagada is a finalist in the 2026 SSHRC Storytellers Challenge, a national competition that challenges postsecondary students nationwide to demonstrate how their research is positively influencing the world. Arriagada shares how her research rethinks gender, vulnerability and adaptation for small‑scale fisheries in Chile and beyond.
On May 21, you can help create life-changing opportunities for students, fuel bold ideas from our faculty and researchers, and strengthen the learning experiences that define Waterloo.
The bee was selected as the Faculty of Environment’s new mascot!
Global biodiversity is in rapid decline, with an estimated 1 million species at risk of extinction. The Nature Restoration Regulation (NRR), which came into effect in 2024, sets binding targets for European countries to restore at least 30% of their continent’s land and seas by 2030. The NRR narrowly passed into law and faced significant opposition, driven by a widespread campaign of disinformation through social media and other channels. Now that the regulation is in effect, effective implementation will not occur without a stakeholder engagement strategy. Florencia Panizza, a recent graduate from the Master of Environment and Business, identified stakeholder collaboration approaches for the French agricultural sector to support the implementation of the EU Nature Restoration Regulation.
A new short documentary by Dr. Kelsey Leonard in the School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability follows a gathering of Indigenous women as they rematriate wampum as a living system of justice, truth and inherent relationship
Congratulations to Joan Kaburia, Lauren McElroy, Izhaan Rauf and Dandin Wong!
Dr. Amelia Clarke in the School of Environment, Enterprise and Development has been recognized for her excellence in graduate student supervision. Her contributions span rigorous academic advising, transformative mentorship and a deep commitment to building inclusive research communities. Congratulations, Dr. Clarke!
Each year, Knowledge Integration students bring ideas to life through immersive museum exhibits as part of their final capstone project. This year’s KI Exhibit invited visitors to reflect on our experiences in an increasingly digital world.