Interdisciplinary teaching and research institute playing a vital role in understanding #environmental problems and developing #sustainable solutions
Ottawa, Ontario
Joined February 2012
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Institute of the Environment uOttawa retweeted
“No one size fits all when it comes to building healthier and greener communities” – a thoughtful piece from @NBulowski profiling @SP_Inst’s new research on the intersection of #CdnHealth, #CdnEcon, and #ClimateAction - via @TorontoStar
➡️ bit.ly/3ovLZvf
Institute of the Environment uOttawa retweeted
"How renewable energy industries can become zero-waste champions"— @SP_Inst's Stephanie Cairns + @RenewablesAssoc's @mcphilter discuss #CircularEconomy, #RenewableEnergy and #NetZero in Policy Options: bit.ly/325kEsj
Institute of the Environment uOttawa retweeted
There is no future without a healthy ocean🌊💙
Did you know that the ocean absorbs 25% of all CO2 produced by humans and is the largest carbon storehouse on the planet?💭
Today is Ocean Day at #COP26. Let's conserve the oceans today and every day.
via @WyssCampaign
Institute of the Environment uOttawa retweeted
Nature-based solutions play an essential role to stop and reverse the unprecedented loss of ecosystems and building resilience against climate change.
Explore a new @WWF report on Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) 👉
wwf.panda.org/wwf_news/?3069…
#COP26 #ForNature
Institute of the Environment uOttawa retweeted
The value of food—from farm to fork—lost or wasted every year in 🇨🇦 is estimated to be worth $49 B.
Our new report, Circular Food Solutions in Canada: A Coast to Coast Landscape Scan, features circular #foodsystem solutions found across the country.
➡️ bit.ly/3b0QNlZ
Institute of the Environment uOttawa retweeted
ONE WEEK TO GO: Join us on Oct 25 for our premier event, Canada’s Net-Zero Economy: Securing Prosperity in a Net-Zero World, co-hosted with @NZAB_Canada.
You'll hear from @MarkJCarney @JonathanWNV @FullerPatriciaM @KluaneAdamek @HMountford4
@ChiefExecCCC & many more
Institute of the Environment uOttawa retweeted
62 ways for Canada to be carbon neutral by 2050, according to a new @ClimateChoices report.
Don't have time to read all 132 pages? Catch our 10-minute podcast interview with the lead author!
institute.smartprosperity.ca…
Institute of the Environment uOttawa retweeted
Looking to work in water protection and conservation? Join @RodneyWilts, @Litner, and 4 other environmental professionals at Ottawa Riverkeeper’s Water Leaders Career Fair on January 26th (TOMORROW) from 5:30pm - 7pm. Register Here! us02web.zoom.us/.../461.../W…
Institute of the Environment uOttawa retweeted
Nov 18: Students from @uOttawa's MSc. Environmental Sustainability program invite you to an online discussion on “Constructing a Sustainable Future: Buildings & Getting to #NetZero.”
An important & timely conversation – free registration here:
➡️ bit.ly/3pfeHQv
Institute of the Environment uOttawa retweeted
.@SP_Inst’s Senior Director of Policy & Innovation @MikePMoffatt breaks down “Five Things Happening in the Clean Economy This Week” for the latest episode of Smart Prosperity: The Podcast.
➡️ bit.ly/32FEoA2
#CdnEcon #CdnPoli
Institute of the Environment uOttawa retweeted
Catch up on current affairs in Canada's #CleanEconomy, with the new @SP_Inst Podcast:
1. Can Canada beat the 2030 climate targets?
2. Will Canada's carbon price survive the Supreme Court?
3. #GreenRecovery
4. + 5 Other Things
➡️ podcast.smartprosperity.ca
Institute of the Environment uOttawa retweeted
#BuildingBackBetter in Canada: Investments into social, human & #naturalcapital needed to ensure equitable, sustained growth that creates opportunities for all Canadians, say @johngmcnally and @UCL_ISR’s Paul Ekins in new @SP_Inst commentary
iisd.org/sustainable-recover…
Institute of the Environment uOttawa retweeted
NEW REPORT: The Ontario gov't can have a #CarbonPricing system & also work to reduce taxes to make life more affordable. There are a range of options on how money can be returned to households, including cutting taxes & issuing rebates
➡️bit.ly/36OAyaL
#onpoli #cdnecon
Institute of the Environment uOttawa retweeted
Reminder: the deadline for Grad Student "Travel" Award submissions is October 4th - apply now!
Are you a graduate student conducting environment-economy research? Looking for funding to present your research at a virtual conference?
Apply for a Smart Prosperity Graduate Student Travel Award! Submission deadline is Oct. 4.
More info here ➡️ bit.ly/3c8ycnK
Institute of the Environment uOttawa retweeted
It’s up! Our co-authored book review of @g_kallis et al. “The Case For Degrowth” (2020) - co-written with incoming @uoEnvironment Master’s student Ellen Helker-Nygren. Free at Antipode Online👇
New book review -- Ryan Katz-Rosene and Ellen Helker-Nygren (University of Ottawa) on Giorgos Kallis, Susan Paulson, Giacomo D'Alisa and Federico Demaria's "The Case for Degrowth" antipodeonline.org/category/… @ryankatzrosene @EllenHelker @g_kallis @politybooks
Institute of the Environment uOttawa retweeted
.@SP_Inst’s chair Stewart Elgie defends #CarbonPricing in the Supreme Court of Canada
Institute of the Environment uOttawa retweeted
“Let’s build an economy that’s ready for the future”
📺 @SP_Inst’s Executive Chair Stewart Elgie spoke with @BNNBloomberg about a green, resilient economic recovery & low-carbon future for Canada. 🇨🇦
#BuildBackBetter #CdnEcon
➡️ bit.ly/33NLL8s
Institute of the Environment uOttawa retweeted
Canada’s private sector needs reliable & consistent data.
@SP_Inst spoke to 50+ experts to learn how we can help bridge the transparency gap in #SustainableFinance.
Full report, made possible by @InsuranceBureau, available here >> bit.ly/3gzjpDq
Institute of the Environment uOttawa retweeted
Listen to @OrinLevine, Director of the Global Delivery Program at @gatesfoundation, and @Scott_Findlay1, from @uoEnvironment at @uottawa discuss the Gates Foundation's commitment to global #Covid19 vaccine development and delivery. Tune in: playpodca.st/recovery
Institute of the Environment uOttawa retweeted
Are you passionate about environmental policy & building a green economy?
Join the team! @SP_Inst is now hiring Research Associates in Economic & Environmental Policy. Deadline is Sept 9 – apply now!
➡️ bit.ly/2PMjYyA
#NotYourAverageThinkTank #OttJobs
