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The State of Environmental and Sustainability Education in Canada: A Review of Past, Current, and Future Directions
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
ABSTRACT This chapter reports results from a study by the Sustainability and Education Policy Network in Canada, as well as other published reports and studies, to provide a partial overview …
- Posted Sept. 3, 2024
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Global indicators of progress on climate change education: Non-state actor data collaboration for SDG 4
- University at Albany (NY)
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
- University of Melbourne (Victoria)
Despite their limitations as proxy measures, indicators can serve as leverage points in encouraging policy change. Facing the global urgency of climate change and increasingly recognizing the role of education …
- Posted May 22, 2024
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Environmental Geosciences (BSc)
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
Environmental geoscience is the scientific study of relationships between Earth processes, human activities, and the environment. Environmental Geoscientists integrate knowledge of physical, chemical, and biological aspects of the Earth system …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Renewable Resource Management (BSc (RRM))
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
This program uses applied science to cover topics such as the management of land, biotic and water resources. Through field-work and group projects, students gain technical skills that will ensure …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Indigenous Studies (BA)
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
You will learn about Indigenous experiences, from present day challenges to pre-contact histories as you examine historical and contemporary realities of Indian, Métis and Inuit societies in Canada. You will …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Critical Perspectives on Social Justice and the Common Good (Minor)
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
The Minor in Critical Perspectives on Social Justice and the Common Good is an interdisciplinary course of study using the collected insights of various academic disciplines. It is designed to …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Master of Sustainability: Energy Security (MSs)
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
Master of Sustainability: Energy Security-The mission of the Energy Security stream is to empower a network of northern, Indigenous, remote, and career professionals through distance education and purpose-driven practical experience …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Master of Sustainability: Regenerative Sustainability (MSs)
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
Master of Sustainability: Regenerative Sustainability-The Regenerative Sustainability stream of the Master of Sustainability program is designed to equip the next generation of thinkers and planners to move beyond simply sustaining …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Climate Change (Certificate)
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
Graduate Certificate in Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Action:The Graduate Certificate in Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Action will provide professionals with an understanding of the relationships among …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Community Energy Planning and Finance (Certificate)
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
The Graduate Certificate in Community Energy Planning and Finance provides tools for planning and financing community renewable energy projects. This certificate can be taken as a standalone program or used …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Energy Transitions (Certificate)
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
The Graduate Certificate in Energy Transitions is designed for professionals who seek to better understand how to navigate policy processes for transitioning to renewable energy. This certificate can be taken …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Governance Foundations for Sustainability (Certificate)
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
The Graduate Certificate in Governance Foundations for Sustainability will help professionals who work with (or within) government agencies to better understand the basic structures of governance, actor groups and policy …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Sustainability Solution (Certificate)
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
The Graduate Certificate in Sustainability Solutions teaches new strategies to design and implement solutions to sustainability challenges. Courses build competencies towards regenerative design and sustainability alternatives to common sustainability problems …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Sustainable Water Management (Certificate)
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
The Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Water Management focuses on human dimensions of sustainable water management, including policy approaches and public health. It is designed for professionals who recognize that their …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Water Resources (Certificate)
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
The Graduate Certificate in Water Resources focuses on enhancing foundational knowledge in water resource and hydrological theory, data analysis, and modelling. It is designed for professionals who seek to build …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Water Science (Certificate)
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
The Graduate Certificate in Water Science provides opportunities to apply knowledge in the water sciences to address extant and emerging water quality issues. This certificate is tailored for practitioners with …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Decolonizing Sustainability through Indigenization in Canadian Post-Secondary Institutions
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
Sustainability discourse indicates a need to reconsider our approaches to social, economic, and environmental issues because, without deep transformation, global human survival is in jeopardy. At the same time, post-secondary …
- Posted June 15, 2023
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Threshold concepts and ESG performance: teaching accounting students reconceptualized fundamentals to drive future ESG advocacy
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
Whether corporations voluntarily reduce their negative impacts on the environment and society depends upon management advocacy. As future corporate leaders, accounting students will have a critical advocacy role, but they …
- Posted June 15, 2023
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Searching for Shared Meaning: Defining and Measuring Sustainability as Institutional Work and Organizational Change
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
About me In my schooling, worklife, and even childhood interests, the natural sciences played a big role. Although I certainly derived inherent satisfaction from many aspects of natural science, I …
- Posted June 15, 2023
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Sustainability into Action: Undergraduate Certificate Catalyzes Sustainability Progress
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
A generation of students faced with a sustainability crisis have the appetite to learn how to "do sustainability" and put their learning into action. We developed an innovative interdisciplinary program …
- Posted May 31, 2023
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Reimagining Internationalization in Higher Education Through the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for the Betterment of Society
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
- UNICA—Network of Universities from the Capitals of Europe
Higher education institutions (HEIs) play a critical role in creating and distributing the knowledge required to tackle the complex global challenges faced by society today. This role is frequently linked …
- Posted May 11, 2022
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The research-policy relationship in environmental and sustainability education
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
- Monash University (VIC)
Within the field of environmental and sustainability education (ESE), the interaction between ESE research and ESE policy has received limited attention. Beyond ESE, however, the research-policy relationship has become an …
- Posted May 5, 2021
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Land-Based Indigenous Education (MED)
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
This Master of Education course-based graduate program of study offers courses with a land-based focus. This focus includes intensive land-based field institutes where students take graduate level courses framed within …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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University of Saskatchewan - Bowl
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
Students enjoying USask's bowl where compost has now replaced fertilizer in keeping turf areas vibrant and green.
- Posted Oct. 8, 2020
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University of Saskatchewan - SCI2020 Indigenous Pathways
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
Student dancing at University of Saskatchewan graduation Powwow.
- Posted Oct. 8, 2020
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Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
- University of Regina (SK)
The Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives (CCSC) is an interdisciplinary research and teaching centre located on the University of Saskatchewan campus. Established in 1984, the CCSC is supported …
- Posted Sept. 22, 2020
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Learning for Transdisciplinary Leadership: Why Skilled Scholars Coming Together Is Not Enough
- University of Calgary (AB)
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
- Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) (ON)
Transdisciplinary research is an emerging new normal for many scientists in applied research fields, including One Health, planetary health, and sustainability. However, simply bringing highly skilled students (and faculty members) …
- Posted May 11, 2020
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Climate change and the fossil fuel divestment movement in Canadian higher education: The mobilities of actions, actors, and tactics
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
Situated within the broader climate justice movement, the fossil fuel divestment movement calls for both public and private divestment of financial holdings from fossil fuel companies. This paper examines the …
- Posted March 4, 2020
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Research Findings from the Sustainability and Education Policy Network (SEPN)
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
The Sustainability and Education Policy Network (SEPN), an international research network, has spent the last six years examining the uptake of sustainability in higher education policy and practice across Canada. …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Canada's colleges and universities among the greenest in the world
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
- Dalhousie University (NS)
- Thompson Rivers University (BC)
- AASHE (MA)
- Nova Scotia Community College (NS)
- Mohawk College (ON)
CBC News shares the news that college and university campuses across Canada are some of the greenest schools in the world according to the 2019 Sustainable Campus Index.
- Posted Sept. 30, 2019
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Taking stock of sustainability in higher education: a review of the policy literature
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
- Dalhousie University (NS)
This paper provides a review of the current literature that examines the uptake of sustainability policies in higher education. Articles were retrieved from both ERIC and Scopus databases and then …
- Posted July 19, 2019
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Our Solar Potential
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
Farm the Sun with Us is a term project led by students working on an assessment to determine the feasibility of implementing a campus solar farm. The project continues to …
- Posted May 17, 2019
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Integrating problem- and project-based learning opportunities: assessing outcomes of a field course in environment and sustainability
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
Improving student competencies to address sustainability challenges has been a subject of significant debate in higher education. Problem- and project-based learning have been widely celebrated as course models that support …
- Posted May 21, 2018
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Mobilization Strategies for Environmental Policy Influence
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
- AASHE (MA)
Those of us who research and teach about sustainability issues are often interested in the potential social impact of our own work, in order to help address environmental challenges of …
- Posted May 15, 2018
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Climate Change and the Canadian Higher Education System: An Institutional Policy Analysis
- University of Rochester (NY)
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
Climate change is a pressing concern. Higher education can address the challenge, but systematic analyses of climate change in education policy are sparse. This paper addresses this gap in the …
- Posted May 8, 2018
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Environmental Biology (BS)
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
This interdisciplinary program examines ecosystems with a focus on how living organisms interact with their environment. A major in Environmental Biology will accommodate a wide variety of student interests and …
- Posted April 12, 2018
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Environment & Society (BA/BS)
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
Environment and Society will provide students an interdisciplinary program that prepares them for employment or further study in a broad range of areas related to the Environment. Through exposure to …
- Posted April 12, 2018
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Water Science Minor
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
This program is designed to provide students with a strong and structured physical understanding of hydrological processes that affect the quantity and movement of surface and near-surface waters and the …
- Posted April 12, 2018
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Environmental Earth Sciences (BS)
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
The interdisciplinary program in Environmental Earth Sciences is a joint program of the departments of Geography and Planning, Geological Sciences, and Soil Science. It explores the relationships, both modern and …
- Posted April 12, 2018
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Kanawayihetaytan Asky Certificate Program
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
The Kanawayihetaytan Askiy, formerly the Indigenous Peoples Resource Management program, is a uniquely designed certificate program that is focused on providing a broad range of topic areas specific to the …
- Posted April 12, 2018
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Undergraduate Certificate in Sustainability
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
The certificate enriches a student's current degree program and helps them stand out from the crowd following graduation. By providing significant exposure to sustainability-related concepts and practices, students gain an …
- Posted April 12, 2018
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Illuminating the Signals Job Seekers Receive from an Employer's Community Involvement and Environmental Sustainability Practices: Insights into Why Most Job Seekers Are Attracted, Others Are Indifferent, and a Few Are Repelled
- University of Vermont (VT)
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
Evidence shows that job seekers tend to be attracted to employers known for their corporate social responsibility (CSR), but relatively little is known about the underlying psychological processes. Moreover, the …
- Posted July 28, 2017
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Climate Change and the Canadian Higher Education System: An Institutional Policy Analysis
- University of Rochester (NY)
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
Climate change is a pressing concern. Higher education can address the challenge, but systematic analyses of climate change in education policy are sparse. This paper addresses this gap in the …
- Posted May 19, 2017
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The Campus Sustainability Plan: A Community Building Momentum
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
Progress on campus wide sustainability is not easy. It takes both planning and implementation to realize results. The University of Saskatchewan is realizing results from its Campus Sustainability Plan, developed …
- Posted May 19, 2017
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The Roles of Policy, Conceptualizations, and Pedagogical Methods in Teaching about Sustainable Consumption in Higher Education: A Mixed Methods Study
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
This study sought to understand how sustainable consumption (SC) is taught within Canadian post-secondary education (PSE) institutions. More specifically, this study investigated how faculty define and conceptualize SC, both personally …
- Posted May 11, 2017
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Sustainability in Canadian post-secondary institutions: The interrelationships among sustainability initiatives and geographic and institutional characteristics
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
- Dalhousie University (NS)
Purpose
This paper aims to report on a census of high-level sustainability initiatives at all accredited post-secondary institutions in Canada by documenting the institutions that have undertaken sustainability assessments, have …
- Posted Jan. 30, 2017
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Strategic Planning for Sustainability in Canadian Higher Education
- McMaster University (ON)
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
This paper reviews representations of sustainability in the strategic plans of Canadian higher education institutions (HEIs). A content analysis of the strategic plans of 50 HEIs was undertaken to determine …
- Posted Jan. 30, 2017
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Connecting with community for striking a sustainable balance: a documentary about student experience in a biosphere reserve
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
- Redberry Lake Biosphere Reserve (SK)
Striking Balance is a documentary series, launching Fall 2016, to celebrate Canada's 16 biosphere reserves-learning sites for research and education about biodiversity conservation and sustainability. Created by UNESCO, biosphere reserves …
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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Impact beyond the campus: Promoting non-competitive and caring sustainability scholars training through collaborative writing.
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
This session explores experiences of four doctoral students engaged in a collective project of place exploration at the university of Saskatchewan. Our goals for the project include: contesting the paradigm …
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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How Higher Education Can Engage International Students to Achieve Sustainability, Social Justice, and Equity
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
This session explores how higher education can address international students issues around recruitment, funding, research, intercultural connections and other support venues to facilitate social and environmental sustainability. As institutions across …
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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