A message from President Feridun Hamdullahpur. This message originally appeared on the Daily Bulletin.
A message from President Feridun Hamdullahpur to all students, staff, and faculty:
I am pleased to share the University of Waterloo’s 2016 Environmental Sustainability Report.
Each year, Waterloo publishes a summary of the actions that students, staff and faculty have taken across campus to reduce our environmental impact. From new research projects to student events to ongoing changes to policy and practice, it is inspiring to see the dedication and involvement of so many people in our University community.
The fourth annual Eco-Summit took place on Wednesday, July 12th at St. Paul's Alumni Hall to celebrate progress, create ideas, and build relationships with campus sustainability champions and community members.
On March 23, 2017 President Feridun Hamdullahpur approved Policy 53 - Environmental Sustainability, creating the University of Waterloo's first sustainability policy.
As Waterloo develops its first Environmental Sustainability Strategy, all members of the University community are invited to help shape our shared goals, objectives, and actions.
Today, the University of Waterloo released its 2015 Environmental Sustainability Report. This year's report focuses on case studies and progress in academics, operations, and engagement.
What do Brexit, community gardens, and climate change have in common? Attendees at Waterloo’s third annual Eco-Summit learned about the global, local, and University networks that are building a sustainable future, as well as the tensions within and between those networks.
Jean Andrey, Dean of Environment, has issued the #1000GreenUW campus-wide challenge to the University of Waterloo community in the lead up to Earth Day (April 22nd).
The University of Waterloo has released its 2014 Environmental Sustainability Report, which tracks the campus' progress across academic, operations, and engagement indicators between 2010 and 2014.
The Council of Ontario Universities (COU) has released its 2015 "Going Greener" sustainability report, which tracks the progress that Ontario Universities are making on campus sustainability. These include food sustainability, conservation efforts, development of academic curricula, and community engagement.