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Designing blended finance to unlock climate capital

Smart approaches can mobilize the capital needed for a competitive, low-carbon future


Reconciliation in an era of nation-building

Honouring the past means reshaping the future by embedding co-management and shared prosperity in Canada’s next era of nation-building projects


SPI launches ten research projects

Funding announced as we welcome new leadership


Nature-based Solutions

Bringing nature into the heart of economic decision-making


Bridging the Finance Gap

The Role of Blended Finance in Building a Climate- resilient Economy


Graduate Student Spotlight #4: Shaping the future of environmental sustainability research

From community-based watershed management to black carbon regulation, the Smart Prosperity Institute is excited to highlight research from uOttawa’s Master of Environmental Sustainability program


A circular future for Canadian agriculture and agri-food

Building a farm and food system that is more profitable, less wasteful, and better prepared for the future


Rethinking permitting for a climate-resilient future: A new SPI research project

The Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council of Canada funds new SPI research to strengthen regulatory institutions’ ability to deliver clean and trusted infrastructure


How Canada can implement a strong climate information architecture

We need high-quality, climate-related financial information to guide policy and investment decisions


Sustainable Agriculture and Agri-food Systems

Advancing a stronger, more resilient agriculture and agri-food sector in Canada


Strengthening Canada’s local food systems

Ensuring local Canadian food systems thrive


Adapting to a changing climate requires a (differently) skilled workforce

Understanding the job impacts and skills needs of building climate-resilient communities and economies


Aligning Canada’s climate information architecture

A strong information system will provide easily accessible, comparable and reliable climate-related financial information to shape policies, catalyze investments and grow a competitive economy


Strengthening the core

Increasing social license for healthy infill development in London, Ontario


Olivia Richardson

Research Associate


Aaron Pardy

Predoctoral Fellow


Financing the mid-transition

Exploring the potential of sustainability-linked bonds for Canada's transition


Making the case for boosting investment in Indigenous Guardians

Maintaining the many social, economic and environmental benefits of Guardians programs will require ongoing Government-of-Canada support


From climate pledges to plans

The credibility imperative: Why strong climate plans are essential for Canada’s economic future


Smart Prosperity The Podcast

Tune in! Canada’s #1 green economy podcast provides fresh takes on the current affairs, politics, business, technologies and ideas at the intersection of the environment and the economy.


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