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The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) has awarded nearly $4 million in funding to researchers at the University of Ottawa for projects aimed at improving health and sustainable development.

As Canada grapples with rampant wildfires during a summer of record-breaking heat, the looming threat of floods should not be underestimated. In fact, floods are the most frequently occurring natural hazard in Canada and occur almost five times as often as wildfires.

In June 2023, the United Nations adopted the High Seas Treaty, an historic agreement designed to protect the biodiversity of the ocean, prevent environmental degradation and contribute to slowing the effects of climate change

Imagine this scenario: You are walking to SITE, and you come across a captivating sight—trees adorned with luscious, fully-grown apples. You pluck the ripe fruit from a branch and proceed on your way to work or class. Or perhaps you are strolling along the multi-use pathway and stop to grab a handful of fresh blueberries.

Academic expert available to comment on the following current event: Explainer - British Columbia's historic drought conditions

Academic expert(s) available to comment on the following current event: Canadian Summer: Sun, smog, and snow Explainer – Climate-heating El Niño’s impact in Canada

Vida Gabriel co-founded TerraFixing with fellow graduate Sean Wilson to tackle climate change with their unique direct air carbon capture technology.

The U7+ Alliance of Universities created the U7+ Student Challenge in 2022 to allow students to collaborate, research, and propose solutions to a local challenge linked to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. This year, the finalists presented their projects at an event hosted by uOttawa’s Faculty of Engineering.

Climate change is the most critical environmental issue impacting our planet. It can be observed in our daily lives through rising heat waves, floods, draughts, and wildfires.