Institute of the Environment

Climate Change Teach-In: The Science, Impacts, and Solutions

Get ready for the big Climate march on Sept 27! Five uOttawa experts will speak about the different dimensions of climate change, its impacts and solutions, leading to a broad discussion with all attending.

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Get ready for the big Climate march on Sept 27!
Date: 
Thursday, 26 September 2019 - 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Relational values and policy mixes for sustainability

In the face of pressing global sustainability challenges, opportunities pass by while prevailing responses draw piecemeal from a basket of well-worn tools, with little consideration of larger, systemic effects. The concept of relational values is quickly gaining traction as a crucial, and previously overlooked, way of understanding what matters to people and why. By incorporating relational values into decision-making of all kinds, we can make environmental policies and programs implementable and effective.

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A lecture by Visiting Scholar Dr. Kai Chan, IRES, UBC
Date: 
Thursday, 7 February 2019 - 3:15 pm to 4:30 pm
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Électrifier le transport

Quelles politiques placeraient le Canada parmi les chefs de file dans le monde dans les modes de transport propres?

French
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Comment des politiques climatiques efficaces peuvent mener la transition des combustibles fossiles vers l'électricité
Date: 
Monday 5 December 2016 à 10 h 30 to à 12 h 00
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Electrifying transportation

What policies would put Canada amongst the world's leaders in clean transportation?

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How effective climate policies for Canada's transport sector can drive the transition from fossil fuels to electricity
Date: 
Monday, 5 December 2016 - 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Ontario's Environmental Bill of Rights

One year into her appointment, Ontario’s Environmental Commissioner Dianne Saxe is reaching out to students to raise awareness of the right of all Ontarians to know about - and have a say in - government decisions that affect the environment. Join us to hear from Dianne Saxe on the watchdog role of the Commissioner’s office, her experiences as Commissioner and thoughts for the future, and what the Environmental Bill of Rights means for students who want to be a voice for positive change.

Questions and general discussion will follow brief remarks by Dianne Saxe.

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A conversation with Ontario's Environmental Commissioner, Dr. Dianne Saxe
Date: 
Thursday, 17 November 2016 - 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Live chat - Institute of the Environment - Graduate Studies

Participate in our live chat session and let us help you make an informed decision about graduate studies in our interdisciplinary Master's of Environmental Sustainability.

This Master's of Science combines economics, science, law and policy to provide graduates with the skills they need to create effective policy solutions to today’s complex environmental sustainability problems.

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Program and admission: Interdisciplinary Master’s of Environmental Sustainability
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Wednesday, 16 November 2016 - 10:30 am to 11:30 am
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Understanding small-scale fisheries in Thailand

MSc Thesis Defence

Program: Master's of Environmental Sustainability

Student: Courtney Kehoe

Supervisor: Melissa Marschke

Jury: Scott Findlay and Daniel Lane

Chair: Nicholas Rivers

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Ecological change and local governance systems
Date: 
Wednesday, 31 August 2016 - 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
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Town Hall on Climate Change

Students: Have your say! The Federal government has asked Canadians to submit their ideas on how individuals, families, organizations, communities and governments can encourage clean economic growth, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change.

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Share your Idea on how to address climate change
Date: 
Thursday, 8 September 2016 - 9:30 am to 11:00 am
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Séance de discussion - Changements climatiques

Étudiants : À vous la parole! Le gouvernement fédéral demande aux canadiens de soumettre leurs idées sur les différentes façons dont les individus, les familles, les organisations, les collectivités et les gouvernements peuvent encourager la croissance économique propre, réduire les émissions de gaz à effet de serre et s'adapter aux changements climatiques.

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Partagez vos idées sur la lutte contre les changements climatiques
Date: 
Thursday 8 September 2016 à 09 h 30 to à 11 h 00
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Le Bureau régional pour l'Amérique du Nord du Programme

Le Bureau régional pour l'Amérique du Nord du Programme des Nations Unies pour l'Environnement (PNUE), organiseun forum à l'Université d'Ottawa le 26 mai 2015.

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Un forum à l'Université d'Ottawa
Date: 
Tuesday 26 May 2015 à 08 h 45 to à 16 h 00
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