University climate research powers communities and the economy

Canadians are feeling the impacts of climate change through wildfires, heat waves and flooding. To build resilient communities and thrive in a low-carbon economy, Canada needs to work closely with universities and invest in climate adaptation.

Canadian universities have long been leaders in the fight against climate change; they conduct important research on clean energy sources, developing new technologies, partnering with industry to reduce fossil fuel emissions, prepare the workforce for a green economy and transform their operations to be more sustainable.

Across the country, universities are active partners in:

• strengthening communities and resiliency;
• increasing productivity and global competitiveness;
• and powering communities and the economy.

Canadian universities are strongly committed to building a greener future and helping Canada reach its et zero emissions goal by 2050.