Lawson Climate Institute hosts Catherine McKenna and Katharine Hayhoe for International Women’s Day event

Mar 12, 2026 | Empower, Envision

Photo by Liz Beddall On March 9, 2026, in recognition of International Women’s Day, the Lawson Climate Institute (LCI) at University of Toronto was delighted to host “Your Career in Climate” with Catherine McKenna, lawyer, climate leader, and former...

Lawson Climate Institute’s Announces First Members of its External Advisory Committee

Mar 12, 2026 | Empower, Envision

In April 2025, the University of Toronto announced the launch of the Lawson Climate Institute, made possible by Brian and Joannah Lawson’s transformative $60-million gift. Established to galvanize and accelerate the university’s contributions to addressing climate...

Meet the Lawson Climate Institute’s University of Toronto Expert Advisory Committee

Feb 26, 2026 | Empower, Envision

In April 2025, the University of Toronto announced the launch of the Lawson Climate Institute, made possible by Brian and Joannah Lawson’s transformative $60-million gift. Established to galvanize and accelerate the university’s contributions to addressing climate...

Munk School Team Wins First Ontario Energy Board Energython

Feb 5, 2026 | Empower, Envision, Student Profiles

Pictured from left to right: Luis Sanchez Diaz, Juan Fernandez, Michelle Cobblah, Jordan Simons. Image courtesy of Ontario Energy Board. Lawson Climate Institute is pleased to announce that a team from University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs and Public...

Introducing the Toronto Climate Week Advisory Team

Jan 15, 2026 | Empower

Lawson Climate Institute is pleased to present Toronto Climate Week (TOCW) as a Title Sponsor. Recognizing that delivering climate action at scale takes experience, perspective, and trusted guidance, TOCW is proud to introduce the Toronto Climate Week 2026 Advisory...

Highlights from our St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Community Workshops

Jan 13, 2026 | Empower, Envision

On January 7 and January 10, Lawson Climate Institute welcomed more than 50 guests who work, live, or are otherwise connected to Toronto’s St. Lawrence Neighbourhood, for interactive community workshops. Focused on conversations to shape a flourishing,...

Meet the Lawson Climate and Sustainability Award Recipients for 2025–2026

Dec 17, 2025 | Empower, Envision

University of Toronto’s Lawson Climate Institute (LCI) is pleased to announce the awardees of the Lawson Climate and Sustainability Awards for multi-disciplinary students for the 2025–2026 academic year. These awards are generously supported by the Brian and Joannah...

Lawson Climate Institute welcomes Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines for annual Divisional Day

Dec 16, 2025 | Empower, Envision, Grid Modernization Centre

On December 4, the Ministry of Energy and Mines’ (MEM) Distribution, Conservation and Innovation Policy Division hosted their annual Divisional Day at the University of Toronto. Welcomed by Lawson Climate Institute and U of T’s Government Relations office, the group...

Meet the Global Climate Finance Accelerator’s 2025–2026 Fellows in Residence!

Dec 12, 2025 | Empower

The Global Climate Finance Accelerator is thrilled to introduce the 2025-26 GCFA Accelerator In-Residence Fellows. These exceptional University of Toronto Graduate Students represent a diverse range of disciplines and bring unique perspectives to climate finance...

Apply Now: Student Minds Advancing Research and Technologies for Carbon Dioxide Removal (SMART-CDR) International Competition

Dec 5, 2025 | Empower, Envision, Student Opportunities

Lawson Climate Institute (LCI) at the University of Toronto is pleased to support the SMART-CDR Competition, a Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) Mission Initiative, under the Mission Innovation banner. This international competition is the first-of-its-kind for Lawson...