School of the Environment: Indigenous Science & Climate Change with Jessica Hernandez
OnlineThis talk by Indigenous scholar, author, scientist, and community advocate Jessica Hernandez will discuss the undeniable fact that Indigenous communities are among the most affected by climate devastation, Indigenous science is nowhere to be found in mainstream environmental policy or discourse.
Climate Careers at the Intersection of Business and Science
Onlinehttps://public.eve.utoronto.ca/events/2413 What work is done at the intersection of business and science? How do clean tech companies grow? Join Climate Positive Energy for the first of our Climate Careers sessions, featuring consulting, management and finance work in the clean tech ecosystem. Learn about the industry, career opportunities, and ask leading experts questions. Panelists: Zoltan Tompa. […]
Climate Positive Research Perspectives: CCUS
OnlineRegister here: https://public.eve.utoronto.ca/events/2488 Join Climate Positive Energy for our first Research Perspectives, bringing together student and PDF researchers to share their work around a common theme. Our theme this month is Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS). CCUS technology is getting a lot of attention, as an exciting tool on the road to net-zero. Many have concerns […]
Special Guest Lecture: Professor Michael Craig, University of Michigan
Online and in-personFurthering a Just Transition Through Quantitative Modeling of Boda Boda Electrification and U.S. Coal to Renewable Workforce Transition by Professor Michael Craig, University of Michigan The energy transition will alter the technological composition of and job opportunities in energy systems worldwide. In this talk, Michael will present two of his recent papers examining overlooked aspects […]
Stories, Science, and Stuff: Strategies for Climate Engagement at the ROM
OnlineUniversity of Toronto's Climate Positive Energy Initiative is pleased to welcome Dr. Soren Brothers for a talk on strategies for Climate Engagement, and the role of storytelling and science in engaging communities to take climate action. ---------- Dr. Soren Brothers is the Allan and Helaine Shiff Curator of Climate Change at the Royal Ontario Museum, […]
Climate Positive Energy Research Day 2022
Myhal Auditorium 55 St George St, Toronto, CanadaSave the date for our first annual Climate Positive Energy Research Day project showcase and student awards event! This event will be hosted at the University of Toronto and will feature a lunchtime keynote session, research presentations, and opportunities to network with professionals from various industries. Following the presentations, a high-profile judging panel will award […]
Roadmap for Emission-free Road Transport and Healthy Urban Living
OnlinePlace-based solutions for decarbonizing transport seminar series Place-based decarbonization recognizes that different places have different capacities, paths, and costs for decarbonization; it also involves communities and businesses in designing the cities, towns, and villages they want. This seminar series hosted by Positive Zero bring together speakers from all over the world to share their success […]
Doorways Art Build
Willcocks CommonClimate Positive Energy is pleased to host the Doorways Art Build onsite at University of Toronto. Join youth artists as they take over Willcocks Common — a pedestrian-friendly open space between Lash Miller Building and Sidney Smith Hall — for this one-day event. Artists will create double sided artwork: one side reflecting our current climate […]
EDI in Action: A Workshop for CPE Scholars
RT1065 (Rotman School of Management) 105 St. George Street Toronto, OntarioInitially designed for our CPE graduate student network, and now open for all U of T students interested in climate and sustainability fields, this workshop will provide an in-depth overview of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) fundamentals in research. Featuring a panel discussion moderated by CPE member Laura Tozer, an interactive session led by Nicole […]
RBC Innovation Challenge: Tech for a Greener Future
ONRamp @ U of T Entrepreneurship 100 College Street, Suite 150, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaClimate Positive Energy is pleased to announce that we are Delivery Partner for the RBC Innovation Challenge, supported by University of Toronto Entrepreneurship. The Challenge is an annual, university-wide competition that invites multi-disciplinary teams to think big and focus on technology projects with the potential for global impact. Together with U of T Entrepreneurship, we […]
Climate Economy Summit: Achieving Net-Zero
Toronto Region Board of Trade 100 Queen's Quay East, 3rd FloorThe race to achieving net-zero is on, and the clock is ticking. Co-hosted by Toronto Region Board Of Trade and Climate Positive Energy, the Climate Economy Summit invites you to join us as we convene industry leaders, decision-makers, and experts to discuss practical recommendations for embracing innovation and growing our region’s economy while reducing emissions. […]
Sustainable Engineers Association 2023 Conference: Back to the Future of Sustainable Urban Development
University of Toronto Medical Sciences Building 1 King's College Circle, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaThe Sustainable Engineers Association is selling early bird tickets for the 2023 Sustainability Conference for a limited time.