Over the past two years, the Climate Institute has had three projects funded by the Sustainability Action Fund. These projects focus on reducing climate anxiety and strengthening climate teaching and learning at the University of Waterloo.
The Sustainability Leadership Certificate is a co-curricular certificate offered by the University of Waterloo as a way to recognize and encourage students in their sustainability efforts. The certificate enhances resumes, provides opportunities for professional growth, and strengthens green skills.
Centre for Career Development (CCD) is helping students navigate career paths that align with the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This article was written by CCD co-op students: Erika Yegorov, Kolette Wallace, Dharini Shan, Sargun Madan, Sarah Jagessar, Abi Ganeshwaran, and the CCD Green Office team.
The Sustainability Action Fund has granted funding for five new campus sustainability projects in spring 2025. Projects include a mercury recycling initiative, a reusable container pilot, a new water refill station, programming to support climate education, and a campus air monitoring project.
The Sustainability Office is excited to announce the launch of its new Sustainability Leadership Certificate, which allows students to be recognized for their sustainability action on campus and in their community.
The Sustainability Action Fund has granted funding for seven new sustainability projects in fall 2023. From advancing climate change education and piloting alternative protein options to installing a deionized water system and expanding electric lawn equipment, these projects support more sustainable operations and learning on campus.
This story was originally published by the School of Planning on February 3, 2023.
The Sustainability Action Fund has granted funding to eight new projects in winter 2023. Led by staff, faculty, and students, these initiatives will support campus biodiversity and strengthen the integration of sustainability into work and campus life.
This story was originally published by Associate Provost, Co-operative and Experiential Education on Monday, December 12, 2022.
The Sustainability Action Fund has granted funding for three new projects on campus. These spring 2022 projects include improving campus housing waste diversion, introducing a capstone design sustainability award, and improving North Campus gardens.