Dr. Blair Feltmate, head of the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation,is being awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of his pivotal role in advancing climate change adaptation efforts nationwide.
We are thrilled to share that Faculty of Environment graduate students, Adwoa Appiah, Bhargav Singh Thakur, Jake E. Ferguson, and Kate Manninger were selected as finalists in the 2025 GRADflix competition. They were recognized for their exceptional ability to convey their innovative research in just 60 seconds.
After more than four decades of dedicated service, Faye Schultz is stepping away from her role, leaving a lasting impact on the University of Waterloo. As she departs, Tara Charlton has been appointed executive officer, and Tyler Batchelor joins as faculty financial officer, ensuring strong leadership for the Faculty of Environment’s future.
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.
Urban areas are the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, making them key battlegrounds in the fight against global warming. While technological innovations often dominate discussions about climate solutions, the leaders who champion these initiatives—including individuals, community groups and municipal officials—play an equally critical role.
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.
PhD Candidate Lanying Wang is supporting sustainable resource management using remote sensing and advanced technology.
The Ontario government announced that Dr. Chantel Markle is among the recipients of the Ontario Research Fund for her work on conservation and management strategies to address biodiversity loss in an era of global change.
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.