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 […]

In this presentation, contrasting case studies highlighting natural (baseline) and anthropogenically impacted landscapes will be discussed. The focus will be on identifying and linking physicochemical processes to microbial community function using emerging omics for geochemical applications and ascertaining novel contaminant bioindicators. In many cases the activity of microorganisms can directly impact the chemical conditions in […]

Connect with the University of Toronto’s entrepreneurship community, including startups, accelerators, and ecosystem partners at the True Blue Expo on March 6. Visit the Climate Positive Energy booth as part of True Blue Expo 2025. As part of the Expo, speak with the founders of over 40+ of U of T’s top startups who will […]

Organized by the Institute for Environment, Conservation and Sustainability (IECS), in partnership with Another Story Bookshop, Harbinger Media and the National Observer. The wealthiest are the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, but it’s marginalized and working-class communities that bear the brunt of climate impacts. Join us for a roundtable discussion on the unequal burden […]

Organized by the Institute for Environment, Conservation and Sustainability, co-sponsored by Centre for Diaspora and Transnational Studies, School of the Environment, and the Centre for Comparative Literature. Matt Huber is professor of geography at Syracuse University and the author of Lifeblood: Oil, Freedom, and the Forces of Capital (U of Minnesota P) and Climate Change […]

The early evolution of life on Earth was intimately coupled with the development of the oceans' chemical composition and redox conditions. The biogeochemical processes of the ancient oceans – today reflected in the chemical and isotopic compositions of sedimentary rocks – are studied by comparing the rock compositions with the chemical and isotope fractionation patterns […]

Corrosion of reinforcing steel is the most common cause of premature degradation of reinforced concrete structures, giving rise to large economic costs and imposing safety risks. Additionally, the construction sector is among the most important contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. Thus, the environmental impact is becoming an increasingly important consideration in the design of new […]

Drawing on their extensive experience making art about climate change and the Anthropocene, Julie will make the case for mosaic—often seen as an underdog in the art world—as a powerful medium to tell these stories. They’ll walk you through several examples of their work, pointing out the various strategies they use for translating complex issues […]

How can Canada meet the simultaneous challenges of scaling up its infrastructure and housing to keep pace with population growth while also achieving ambitious targets for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions? Join the Centre for the Sustainable Built Environment for the 2nd Embodied GHG Symposium. This half day event will explore solutions to building more […]

The inaugural Toronto Meeting on the Economics of Climate Change (TMEC) will take place from June 20-22, 2025 at the University of Toronto. The meeting provides a forum for researchers across fields whose research concerns the economics of climate change. The keynote speaker is Mar Reguant of Northwestern University. Featured speakers include Robert Pindyck (MIT), Meredith Fowlie (UC Berkeley), and Ashwin Rode (University of Chicago). The organizing […]