Watch: Panel on University of Toronto decarbonization project at COP28

by | Oct 20, 2025 | CPE Projects, Empower, Envision, Videos

This panel from COP28, the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, features the University of Toronto’s 46-partner decarbonization project, the Italian University Network (RUS)’ decarbonization guidelines, and the Climate Leadership Network’s 450+ institution decarbonization plans, and the UK Universities and U7+ Climate Network leadership initiative.

Speakers: Shatha Qaqish-Clavering (chair and co-moderator), Beth Martin (Co-moderator), Patrizia Lombardi, Michela Gallo, Patricia Crifo, Erwin Franquet, Carmela Cucuzzella, Paola Visconti Arizpe, Kimberly R. Marion Suiseeya, Respect Musiyiwa.

Climate Positive Energy has integrated into the Lawson Climate Institute.

Integration of the Climate Positive Energy Initiative (CPE) into the Lawson Climate Institute (LCI) represents a strategic evolution that amplifies University of Toronto’s collective impact on climate solutions. CPE's established expertise in sustainable energy research and innovation becomes a cornerstone of the Lawson Climate Institute's comprehensive mandate to address the climate crisis through technology, policy, and education.

Existing and ongoing grants, research projects, partnerships, and other activity under Climate Positive Energy will continue uninterrupted and will transition to operate under the Lawson Climate Institute brand in the coming months.