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Green Economy Canada is looking for two SEED students (graduate or undergraduate) to join their team in Toronto for the summer. The roles would be suitable for students interested in social innovation, climate action and working with businesses. The students will get an opportunity to work on a number of different projects, some of which will depend on the students' level of interest and skills/abilities. Students with graphic design skills and experience are especially encouraged to apply.

University of Waterloo, in partnership with Waterloo Global Science Initiative (WGSI), hosted the National Launch of Sustainable Solutions Network (SDSN) Canada.

University of Waterloo faculty, staff and students can now access web based training from Lynda.com using their WatIAM credentials.

The School of Environment, Enterprise and Development (SEED), in the Faculty of Environment, University of Waterloo, invites applications for a three-year definite-term Lecturer appointment.

The PhD program is designed for students seeking to create theoretically sound and rigorous research applications for management problems in environment, enterprise and sustainable development.

Learn more about PhD in Sustainability Management.

Env & Biz student to join youth from around the world on Sustainable Development Goals

A lot of small businesses in Canada are owned by baby boomers with no clear-cut successor and no plan for the future of the business after retirement.

The large-scale mineral deposit in Northern Ontario referred to as the Ring of Fire holds immense potential to bring unprecedented prosperity to Indigenous communities. But a turbulent past and ongoing conflict between First Nations, governments, and mining companies leave much of the mineral potential significantly untapped.

Just completed the Impact Natural Step & Cooperators Training

Part sustainability training and part start-up accelerator

You get feedback on your business idea and then you pair up with a mentor from the local community

Best part of it is the people you meet and the network you develop

Dr. Jennifer Lynes and Dr. Sarah Wolfe share thoughts on how to engage the 80% of people who do not put health and environmental lifestyle factors first when making consumer decisions.