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CDR Mission Innovation Phase 1 Winners Announced
The Student Minds Advancing Research and Technologies for Carbon Dioxide Removal (SMART-CDR) Competition taps into the creative power of college and university students globally to provide innovative, novel approach, small-scale solutions including technology, policy,...
Lawson Scholar attends Montréal Climate Summit and Women Leading on Climate Summit
On April 16, hundreds gathered at the Grand Quay in Montréal for the 2026 Montréal Climate Summit, the annual gathering of the city’s community for the climate transition. The Summit brought together leaders across government,...
Lawson Scholars participate in United Nations Youth Forum in New York City
Last week, young leaders, innovators and advocates from around the world gathered at the United Nations Headquarters in New York for the 2026 Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum, to advance innovative solutions to accelerate...
Lawson Climate Institute supports Earth Month Celebration Event for Toronto Teachers
On March 31, University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) welcomed close to 50 Toronto District School Board teachers who are leading Climate Education to kick off Earth Month, which runs though April. Lawson Climate Institute was pleased...
Apply now: 2026–27 Catalyst Grant
The Lawson Climate Institute is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 2026-27 Catalyst Grant, open to all eligible proposals across the tri-campus that align with our broad goals. Meeting...
Lawson Climate Institute hosts Catherine McKenna and Katharine Hayhoe for International Women’s Day event
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
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...LCI Leadership Recognized on International Women’s Day
Lawson Climate Institute’s Shatha Qaqish-Clavering also serves as Board Member for Smart Grid Innovation Network (SGIN) Canada. She offered SGIN insights on the contributions of women in Canada’s energy sector. In a post on LinkedIn, SGIN featured Shatha...