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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...
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...
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...
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, healthier,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
On November 20, 2025, the Global Climate Finance Accelerator (GCFA) hosted an engaging evening that brought together founders, investors, ecosystem builders, and public policymakers to discuss scaling first-of-a-kind (FOAK) climate tech projects and advancing the next...
Sustainability Leader Calling all University of Toronto undergraduate students: Showcase your leadership addressing sustainability challenges in your community and earn recognition as a Sustainability Leader, the culminating tier of the Sustainability Pathways...