“People helping people”: An Inuit-led Vision of a Conservation Economy in Taloyoak, Nunavut

Sep 25, 2023

Guiding Sustainable Finance Toward a Net-zero Future

Sep 05, 2023

Exploring new ways to advance and implement the climate information architecture that Canada needs.

Graduate Student Spotlight #2: Shaping the future of environmental sustainability research

Aug 30, 2023

From sustainability reporting to heavy metal pollution in the Arctic – Smart Prosperity Institute is excited to profile emerging student research from uOttawa’s Master of Environmental Sustainability program.

Urban greening for climate resilience - Flooding

Aug 01, 2023

Our continuing blog series explores how nature-based solutions can combat climate change and protect human health.

Graduate Student Spotlight: Shaping the future of environmental sustainability research

Jul 18, 2023

From invasive lampreys to safer arctic shipping – Smart Prosperity Institute is excited to profile emerging student research from uOttawa’s Masters of Environmental Sustainability program.

Urban greening for climate resilience - Heat islands

Jun 20, 2023

Nature-based solutions can help solve some of today’s most urgent problems. Our new blog series explores how urban greenspaces can combat climate change and protect human health.

Protecting our Ocean: What is a Blue Conservation Economy?

Jun 15, 2023

We take a deep dive into “blue conservation economies” and how they can help protect our one world ocean

Job Posting: Research Associate, Agriculture & Land Use

Jun 09, 2023

Smart Prosperity Institute is hiring a Research Associate, Agriculture & Land Use. Apply today!

Policy Precedents for Inclusive Energy Retrofits

May 03, 2023

Accelerating deep energy retrofits in ways that address equity concerns is a pillar of a just transition.

Student Blog: Earth Day Reflections on the Urgent Need for Inclusive Co-Management and Climate Resilience

Apr 24, 2023

It is critically important to implement IPCC recommendations to lessen human activities' effect on the Arctic region.

Budget 2023 Makes Big Bets on Cleantech

Mar 28, 2023

The theme of this year’s budget is cleantech and clean energy, with the government announcing 21 billion dollars in new initiatives over the next five years.

Investing in the growth of Canada’s forests is a public health imperative

Mar 21, 2023

Accelerating investments in the protection and restoration of forest ecosystems provides the opportunity to reinforce public health in communities across Canada.

Job Posting: Senior Program Officer, Agriculture

Mar 20, 2023

We're hiring a Senior Program Officer. Apply today!

Q&A: Talking Payment for Ecosystem Services with Gillian Kerr

Mar 07, 2023

We caught up with Senior Research Associate Gillian Kerr as she joins the team at Smart Prosperity Institute.

How polar bear conservation can promote development in Inuit communities

Feb 27, 2023

This International Polar Bear Day, let’s strengthen our commitment to conservation, while also acknowledging the importance of Arctic biodiversity to the economic prosperity & socio-cultural health of Inuit communities.

Greenbelt Under Threat: Why the Removal of Protected Lands is a Bad Idea

Feb 21, 2023

The decision to remove lands from the Greenbelt is short-sighted, unnecessary, and should be repealed. It’s not just bad for the environment, it’s bad for the economy and the wellbeing of communities all across southern Ontario.

Job Posting: Program Director, Innovation

Feb 17, 2023

Smart Prosperity Institute is hiring a Program Director to lead the organization’s policy research work on clean innovation. Apply today!

Job Posting: Director of Communications

Feb 17, 2023

Smart Prosperity Institute is hiring a Director of Communications. Apply today!

Guest Blog: Do politicians talk differently about carbon pricing policies than regulatory policies? Maybe not.

Jan 20, 2023

New research examines how politicians discuss carbon pricing vs regulatory policies and contemplates the political implications to inform effective, efficient, and politically viable policy design.

Guest Blog: Understanding renewable energy clusters and their role in a just transition

Dec 19, 2022

New research identifies three distinct types of renewable energy clusters