Sir Andrew Steer Delivers 2025 TD Walter Bean Professorship Lecture at Waterloo 

The University of Waterloo Faculty of Environment welcomed Sir Andrew Steer as the 2025 TD Walter Bean Professor in Environment, bringing decades of global insight to a packed lecture on the future of our cities, communities, and ecosystems. The lecture was presented as part of the University of Waterloo’s Waterloo at 100 vision and in partnership with the Future Cities Institute. 

Following the lecture, Future Cities Institute Director Dr. Leia Minaker moderated a wide-ranging conversation on the scale of the climate challenge and the opportunities for action across sectors. 

As the former President & CEO of the Bezos Earth Fund and a long-time global advisor, Sir Andrew offered sharp reflections on how we, as researchers, policymakers, community leaders and innovators, can work together to shape a future that meets the moment.

Watch the full lecture: https://youtu.be/toWpZnwGn7E