News

Dr. Neil Craik’s recent book, Liability for Environmental Harm to the Global Commons (Cambridge University Press, 2023), was awarded the 2024 Canadian Council on International Law’s Scholarly Book Award, which recognizes the work of Canadian scholars of international law that make a substantial contribution to international law literature.

Congratulations to Bethany Poltl, an undergraduate student in the School of Environment, Enterprise and Development, who was recognized as one of Starfish Canada’s Top 25 Environmentalists Under 25.

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. Christine Dow was renewed for her work in glacier hydrology and ice dynamics, and Dr. Juan Moreno-Cruz was renewed for his work in energy transitions. 

McKenzie Huneke, PhD student in the School of Environment, Enterprise and Development, reflects on his time as a delegate at the World Food Forum 2024. He outlines what's needed to transform the current agri-food system landscape, highlighting collaborative strategies to empower local communities and ensure sustainable food systems for future generations. 

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.

It is with great sadness that we share the news of Larry Lamb’s passing. Larry spent 40 years working in the Faculty of Environment as both an adjunct lecturer and head of the ecology lab.  

Albert Jiang, postdoctoral fellow in the School of Environment Enterprise and Development and Department of Systems Design Engineering, has won the prestigious Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship to support his research helping small island states adapt to climate change.

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Jeffrey Wilson will step in as director of the School of Environment, Enterprise and Development (SEED). Join us in welcoming him and thanking the former director, Dr. Neil Craik, for his service. 

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities announced a new online database to help municipalities address gaps in critical climate planning and reporting data. This new tool was made possible thanks to the Municipal Net-Zero Action Research Partnership and Waterloo Climate Institute, led by researchers and staff in or affiliated with the Faculty of Environment. 

Navya Vikraman Nair, a PhD candidate in the School of Environment, Enterprise, and Development, has been selected as a recipient for the 2023 International Doctoral Research Awards. Congratulations Navya!