University of Waterloo launches the Sustainable Futures initiative

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

A new University of Waterloo initiative aims to shape the future of sustainability for the benefit of the environment, economy, and society.

The Sustainable Futures initiative is a collaboration that brings together the Waterloo Climate Institute, the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy and the Water Institute to accelerate holistic approaches to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals with a focus on the interconnections between energy, climate and water.

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Shaping a sustainable future for the benefit of the environment, economy and society

The Sustainable Futures initiative draws upon Waterloo's expertise in interdisciplinary research to provide innovative solutions

Watch the Sustainable Future Initiative Launch event:

Catherine Abreu

Keynote address - Catherine Abreu, Executive Director of Destination Zero

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Morning panel - Exploring Waterloo's Sustainable Futures Initiative

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Afternoon panels 1 & 2 - Exploring nature-based solutions & Exploring technology-based solutions

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Afternoon panel 3 - Exploring municipal-scale solutions