Mar 20, 2026 | Empower, Envision, Funding Opportunities
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...
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...
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...
Mar 10, 2026 | Empower, Envision
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
