Building a better future
Sustainable solutions start at ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½
Accelerating Change
The world is on track to reach 9 billion by 2050. Energy consumption rates are rising. Natural resources are depleting faster than the earth can replace them. Through education and research, the ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ is growing leaders with a global mindset who are committed to living, working and learning in sustainable ways.
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Advancing Canadian Wastewater Assets
Through a unique partnership with the City of Calgary, our researchers are designing and testing new wastewater treatment technologies to protect water resources.
Fighting food scarcity
The Simpson Centre for Agricultural and Food Innovation and Public Education is exploring the impact of climate change on agriculture to promote sustainable ranching and farming.Ìý
²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
To create positive change within our campus and within local and global communities, we recognize the important connections to sustainability and the SDGs within our other institutional strategies.
Explore how ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ is advancing the SDGs. Click on the buttons below to start exploring the online report.
Goal 1: No PovertyÌý lÌý Goal 2: Zero HungerÌý IÌý Goal 3: Good Health and Wellbeing ÌýIÌý Goal 4: Quality EducationÌýÌýIÌý Goal 5: Gender Equality ÌýIÌý Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation ÌýIÌý Goal 7: Affordable and Clean EnergyÌý IÌý Goal 8:Ìý Decent Work and Economic Growth ÌýIÌý Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureÌý IÌý Goal 10: Reduced InequalitiesÌý IÌý Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesÌý IÌý Goal 12: Responsible Production and ConsumptionÌý IÌý Goal 13: Climate Action ÌýIÌý Goal 14: Life Below Water ÌýIÌý Goal 15: Life on Land ÌýIÌý Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong InstitutionsÌý IÌý Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Mobilizing the next generation
By turning our campus into a living laboratory and giving students access to real-world problems through advanced sustainable education programs, we’re challenging future leaders to take action today.Ìý
Spark global change
²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ is a recognized sustainability leader, and we’re just getting started. Partner with us on research, mentor our students or donate and help us make a world of difference today.
Engage with us
At ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½, we are finding innovative solutions to the most pressing local and global sustainability challenges. Your insights, ideas and support can help us make our world a better place.