Celebrate York University’s Silver Fair Trade Campus Designation! Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Vari Hall for a vibrant celebration as part of Fairtrade & Campus Sustainability Month. This special event brings together local vendors, students, faculty, staff and community members to spotlight the importance of fair trade […]
In 2010, the Communications Department of the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) recognized the need for youth to have a direct say in their own future. Together with Dr. Mark Terry, they created the Youth Climate Report (YCR), an annual video report led by youth aged 18-35 presented annually at the COOP conferences. This […]
A collaborative, card-based workshop that educates participants about the scientific causes and consequences of climate change using a “climate puzzle” approach. Organized by Office of Sustainability Location: HNES 140, Keele Campus Format: In-Person Event Audience: York Community Register Online
Centre for Bee Ecology, Evolution and Conservation (BEEc) teams up again with Environmental & Urban Change (EUC) for another fun and informative session to celebrate World Bee Day and planting native flowers! BEEc and EUC welcome all members of the University to volunteer at the Native Plant Garden on May 20 from 2:30 to 5pm. […]
Join us in this Seed planting Workshop Date: Wednesday, March 19 Time: 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. This hands-on workshop focuses on: SDG 2: Zero Hunger – Learn about sustainable food systems! SDG 15: Life on Land – Support biodiversity and ecosystem health Who can attend? Open to faculty, staff, students and instructors. Hosted by […]
Drones for Public Health, Safety, Risk, Humanitarian and Emergency Management Speaker Series The use of drones and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) has revolutionized numerous sectors, offering unparalleled advantages in mapping, monitoring, efficiency, safety, and accessibility. In the realms of public health and safety, Risk and emergency management, and humanitarian response, these technologies have become […]
We’re thrilled to welcome you to the newly formed Sustainability Alumni Network! Whether you graduated recently or years ago, we’re excited to bring together a community of alumni passionate about sustainability and environmental action. Our mission is to create a network that strengthens our connections to each other and to York U, supporting personal and […]
Join us for in-person and informal mentoring session at the Alumni & Career Lounge, York Lanes (opposite the Bookstore). This session will focus on creating a meaningful career in equity, sustainability, project management strategies and impact measurement. Alumni Mentors: Alykhan Suleman (BA’ 95), CEO, Social Services Network (SSN). Alykhan graduated with a BA in Psychology […]
The Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change (EUC) invites you to Session 2 Webinar on Habitat Creation/Reconciliation of Urban Wilds: The Ecological Evolution of Cities Seminar Series 2024-2025. The Urban Wilds series explores the ecological evolution of cities, focusing on wilderness as an ecological attribute that expresses freedom and possibility in urban spaces. How do […]
The Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change (EUC) is delighted to present the research of MES graduates, now PhD students, Kelly Gingrich and Cole Weber! Kelly Gingrich, MES, is a first year Environmental Studies PhD Student in EUC. She is studying environmental and climate change education as prefigurative, participatory and place-based practices, with a particular […]