Climate Positive Energy is pleased to support the Ontario xChange event, co-hosted by the Engineers Without Borders UofT Chapter. The event will take place at Hart House at the University of Toronto, and will focus on Solar Energy: Harnessing the Sun and Ed. Tech for Sustainable Development. Explore how sustainable energy solutions and education can […]

Over the course of 2024/25, Toronto Association for Business and Economics (TABE) is continuing its Path to Net Zero Series where we discuss dealing with climate change through transitioning towards net zero carbon emissions. The first event will deal with modernizing the electricity grid. As energy demand is increasingly satisfied through electricity generation and improvements […]

Join University of Toronto's Climate Positive Energy as we celebrate the launch of Rootbound by Grace Nosek. Rootbound is a gripping young adult climate fantasy novel bursting with hope, heart, adventure, and mystery (think Greta Thunberg x Percy Jackson). Independent singer-songwriter Miha will be setting the atmosphere with live music and vocals. Stick around for […]

Climate Positive Energy's Shatha Qaqish-Clavering will be offering her insights in the upcoming educational program, The Osgoode Certificate in ESG, Sustainability, Climate Risk & the Law, starting November 25, 2024. The newly refreshed program seeks to provide practical guidance to help Canadian businesses to evaluate and deliver on risk management obligations and new reporting and […]

As the year winds down, the Committee on the Environment, Climate Change and Sustainability (CECCS) warmly invites you to join in on a cozy and inspiring Winter Gathering. Let’s come together to reflect on our shared commitments, celebrate our collective efforts, and enjoy the warmth of the season. Indulge in a delightful selection of vegetarian […]

As of December 2024, our planet is on track for 2.6 to 3.1°C of warming—dangerous levels unprecedented in human history. To increase our chances of limiting warming, to 1.5°C or 2.0 oC, under the Paris Agreement, we must reduce greenhouse gas emissions immediately and we must also urgently scale carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies, to […]

Freshwater ecosystems face many threats, and their constituent biodiversity have suffered great losses. Therefore, there is an urgency to protect and restore freshwater biodiversity. Policies and practices intended to benefit freshwater biodiversity need to be based on robust evidence and actually deliver on their promise. Evidence comes in various forms spanning western science, Indigenous ways […]

CPE Executive Director Shatha Qaqish-Clavering will be speaking at the third annual Electricity Transition Hub Summit, a unique, two-day event exclusively for Canadian utilities and system operators who participate in CanREA’s Electricity Transition Hub. CanREA is presenting the third annual Electricity Transition Hub Summit. The Hub Summit aims to examine challenges and opportunities around the […]

Enjoy the 2025 Sustainability Conference: Adaptation – Planning for Future Challenges hosted by the Sustainable Engineers Association (SEA) at U of T and TMU, and sponsored by Climate Positive Energy, UTERN, and CPSIF. Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments included. Why Attend: 🌱 Learn from Industry Experts: Featuring Frances Edmonds, Head of Sustainable Impact at HP Canada, […]

As the demand for electricity surges—driven by electrification, AI, and clean energy transitions—how can our power grids remain resilient? This panel will bring together academic and industry experts to explore the potential and limitations of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and renewable energy in ensuring a reliable and sustainable energy future. A complimentary breakfast will be […]

Decisions on climate change adaptation and mitigation often reflect the upstream-downstream dynamics that challenge water security globally. This talk draws on 14 years of research exploring diverse knowledge tools to expand the options available to communities facing climate change. Our interdisciplinary approach integrates social science, biophysical science, and artistic expression, each offering unique yet complementary […]

This presentation examines findings from a large-scale genomics-driven project on constructed wetlands for oil sands process-affected water remediation, integrating both microsystem and macrosystem perspectives. At the microsystem level, insights from First Nations and Métis communities on genomics and wetlands underscore the ethical inclusion of Traditional Knowledge. Scientific advancements in plant and microbial genomics, bioinformatics, plant […]