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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,...
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...
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...
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...
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 Minister of...
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...
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...
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...