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Wednesday, April 4, 2018 8:00 am - 9:30 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

Sustainable Development Goals and Universities

What role do Universities play in the implementation of SDGs?

This public lecture is co-hosted by uOttawa's Institute of the Environment and the School of International Development and Global Studies.

Sunday, April 22, 2018 12:00 am - Wednesday, April 25, 2018 12:00 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

Generation SDG Summit

Passionate about sustainable development in Canada?

Hosted by Waterloo Global Science Initiative (WGSI) this unique gathering brings together brilliant minds and unheard voices from different disciplines, generations, and geographies to address the pressing challenges of tomorrow — today.

Tuesday, May 22, 2018 9:00 am - Friday, May 25, 2018 5:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Sustainability in Higher Education Canada 2018

The Canadian College & University Environmental Network (CCUEN) and Canadian Alliance of College & University Sustainability Professionals (CUSP) are co-organizing Canada’s first comprehensive sustainability in higher education conference.

Hosted by the Kawartha World Issues Centre and Fleming College Office of Sustainability, GreenUP, Ontario Council for International Cooperation, Regional Centre for Expertise (RCE)  and Trent University. 

Please join us for this unique opportunity to learn about the UN SDG's from multiple perspectives, community networking and active multi-sector engagement. In the afternoon, we will begin a process of identifying local priorities in preparartion for Alliance 2030.

Registration is limited. Subsidies and student tickets are available.

Monday, March 4, 2019 8:30 am - 11:45 am EST (GMT -05:00)

The Future of Sustainability Planning in Canada

The Federal Sustainable Development Strategy and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

The Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (FSDS) is the Government of Canada’s main tool for sustainable development planning and reporting. Canada’s draft 2019 to 2022 FSDS is currently open for public consultation while the act mandating the FSDS is under review in Parliament.

Monday, March 11, 2019 12:00 am - Friday, March 15, 2019 12:00 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

goose chase: The Campus-Wide Sustainability Scavenger Hunt

The first ever week-long campus-wide scavenger hunt is coming to the University of Waterloo March 11-15th.

University students, employees and staff can compete for a grand prize worth $500!

The week-long campaign gathers over 20 services, faculty, and clubs across campus to host online and offline activities showing the amazing work that is already being done to progress sustainability and how they connect on campus.

Saturday, March 16, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Global Solutions Conference: Pathways to Local Change

A one-day conference to showcase different pathways to achieve sustainable development and promote collaboration through the UN SDGs.

Through a keynote presentation, panel of experts, and interactive workshops, the event aims to equip you with a deeper understanding of sustainable development and the transformative power it can have in making a positive impact in the communities we live in.

Wednesday, May 22, 2019 12:00 am - Saturday, May 25, 2019 12:00 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

Engaging Economies of Change

Climate change, resource scarcity, deepening inequalities, volatile geo-politics and growing economic instability all threaten our wellbeing, now and in the future. These challenges require interdisciplinary economics research that is informed by real-world situations and creates useful solutions.