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...
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Lawson Climate Institute welcomes Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines for annual Divisional Day
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!
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
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...
Highlights from the Global Climate Finance Accelerator’s “Unlocking Capital for Climate Innovation” Panel
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...
Student Opportunity: Sustainability Pathways Program – Sustainability Leader Tier
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...
Lawson Climate Institute Announces Funding for Four New Projects
The Lawson Climate Institute (LCI) is pleased to announce support for four current research projects advancing sustainable innovation and technology, climate policy, and sustainable finance across the University of Toronto. These initial projects reflect LCI’s...
U of T hosts Natural Resources Canada for updates on Grid Modernization Centre research and impact
On October 28, University of Toronto’s Lawson Climate Institute and the Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) welcomed delegates from Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN) for a site visit and exclusive updates on how researchers...
NRCAN News Release: Canada advances energy innovation with major investments in carbon technologies and AI solutions
From: Natural Resources Canada. Click here to view the original release. Canada is at a pivotal moment in history. Faced with global volatility, a changing environment and an affordability crisis, it is clear that the conventional ways of doing business no longer...
Lawson Climate Institute to support global “Mission Innovation” student competition
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. On Wednesday, October 29, Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural...








