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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Doing the right thing

Majid Mizra

During his 10-year career in impact investing, Majid Mirza (BA ’08, MBET ’09, PhD, Sustainability Management in progress) saw the difference that socially conscious investors can make — generating not only wealth but greener, healthier and more equitable communities.     

Friday, December 2, 2022

GivingTuesday 2022: Over $16,000 raised for Environment Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships

Knowledge Integration Unlocks $1,000 for GivingTuesday Challenge

On November 29th, after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the University of Waterloo and the Faculty of Environment, celebrated GivingTuesday─ a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Support Environment students this GivingTuesday

Giving Tuesday November 29, 2022

On November 29th, after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the University of Waterloo and the Faculty of Environment, are celebrating GivingTuesday─ a global day of philanthropy unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.

Monday, August 22, 2022

Vulnerable communities face a higher risk of socio-economic injustice due to flood hazards

Aerial view of a flooded community

Socially vulnerable groups are at greater risk from climate-change-caused flooding because of systemic disadvantages, according to a new study. The study also reveals that neighbourhood-level racial or ethnic, economic, social, and demographic factors play a significant explanatory role in the distribution of flood risk across Canadian neighbourhoods.

Thursday, August 18, 2022

Study confirms that speculation taxes are not an effective tool in curbing house prices

Residential housin units in a neighbourhood

As the Ontario housing market enters a potentially volatile phase, new research from the University of Waterloo shows how tax policy has proven ineffective in controlling prices.

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