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The Global Citizen Internship program enabled committed, talented, and passionate Environment undergraduate and graduate students to apply their knowledge at Canadian registered charities and non-profit organizations with local and global reach. Discover the valuable lessons they learned through these transformative experiences. 

Ashley Salvador (MA ‘20) is an Edmontonian making waves as one of the youngest city councillors in the city’s history. She is the 2023 Recent Alumni Inspiration Award winner.

Sabine Weber (MES, PhD' 98) is a dedicated researcher and advocate at the forefront of sustainable and textile waste management in Canada. She is the 2024 Recent Alumni Inspiration Award winner.

A warm welcome to our 700+ new undergraduate and graduate students! Whether you are a new or returning student, we want to support you in your transition to campus. Start by reviewing campus resources.

Students from the Faculty of Environment participated in the V2V Field School in Barkul, Chilika, India, joining a global delegation to explore the challenges and opportunities faced by coastal communities and small-scale fisheries. Co-directed by Dr. Prateep Nayak and Dr. Derek Armitage, the program focused on applying a commons approach to help these communities transition from vulnerability to viability. 

Several graduating students from the Faculty of Environment have achieved significant milestones. They will be awarded for distinguished academic achievement in their school or department at convocation. Congratulations to our graduating undergraduates and join us in celebrating their accomplishments! 

Bridging the climate talent gap: Reflections from a decade of the Masters of Climate Change program brings to you insights from five climate experts across various sectors in Canada, as they discuss the importance of climate skills in every job for the future of Canada.

To reinforce our campus community’s connection with nature and create opportunities for community building, a new pilot project installed five log benches that seat up to 25 people in the grassy area across from EV3.

Congratulations to University of Waterloo students Andrew, Kevin, and Franco for winning second place at this year's Esri Canada GIS Centers of Excellence Competition (ECCE App Challenge)!

Introducing a new collaboration between the Rekhi Foundation for Happiness and the University of Waterloo, aimed at exploring the science of happiness. This partnership, represented by Waterloo's Faculty of Environment, seeks to integrate happiness research with sustainability efforts. This initiative reflects a shared vision of fostering well-being and sustainability through scientific understanding.