Blog Post
Dec 15, 2023
We hold a vision where investment in nature grows and aligns with the value and benefits nature creates for communities, cultures and economies – today and for future generations.
Dec 04, 2023
Ontario’s zero-emissions vehicle and battery manufacturing sector is growing fast, and we need to ensure the province has the skilled workforce needed to fill open roles.
Dec 01, 2023
As the UN's annual climate conference kicks off, explore our key resources offering a research-driven, objective Canadian perspective on the critical climate discussions underway.
Nov 29, 2023
Call for proposals for research on accelerating the transition to an equitable, resource-efficient, low-carbon economy.
Nov 27, 2023
Digital agriculture can help farmers access financial payments for the ecosystem services they provide. Supporting policies are needed to accelerate adoption.
Nov 16, 2023
Conference brings environmental economists from across Canada and the world to uOttawa to address pressing issues for the field.
Nov 09, 2023
Expanded investments in farmer-led initiatives that build greater resilience to climate change can reduce public spending, while supporting food security and farm profitability.
Oct 27, 2023
Carbon credit and ecosystem service markets are a proven way of leveraging private-sector investment into sustainable practices in the agriculture sector.
Oct 10, 2023
Expanding urban green infrastructure can improve mental health in communities across Canada.
Sep 27, 2023
Responsibly building the needed energy infrastructure to operationalize a net-zero transition at the speed and scale required will remain procedurally impossible unless regulatory processes align with more stringent environmental protection and dedicated community engagement.
Sep 25, 2023
Sep 05, 2023
Exploring new ways to advance and implement the climate information architecture that Canada needs.
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.
Aug 01, 2023
Our continuing blog series explores how nature-based solutions can combat climate change and protect human health.
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.
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.
Jun 15, 2023
We take a deep dive into “blue conservation economies” and how they can help protect our one world ocean
May 03, 2023
Accelerating deep energy retrofits in ways that address equity concerns is a pillar of a just transition.
Apr 24, 2023
It is critically important to implement IPCC recommendations to lessen human activities' effect on the Arctic region.
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.
