Sustainability research
Innovative research ideas, collaboration across disciplines and outside-the-box thinking are hallmarks of our researchers and research units that will enhance and facilitate the implementation of sustainability in our society.
The NDG Tree Project engages students and NDG residents in citizen science research.
Concordia faculty and students from diverse disciplines combine their critical thinking and research skills towards a comprehension of the interconnected complexities of sustainability.
At Concordia, more than 200 full-time faculty members are involved in research related to sustainability. For more information on Concordia faculty's research in general, visit Explore Concordia.
Over 200 faculty members conducting research
...in ecological, social, and economic sustainability
...across 46 departments
Research units specializing in sustainability bring researchers together to generate and mobilize new knowledge through collaborative multidisciplinary platforms.
Centre for Zero Energy Building Studies
The Mission of the CZEBS is to reduce the environmental impact of buildings while enhancing their safety and comfort by advancing knowledge through research and the building engineering discipline in Canada, by enriching the learning and research experience of students, and by assisting industry in implementing research results and innovations.
Social Justice Research Centre
The Social Justice Centre facilitates research on social justice issues, seeking to promote collaboration and dialogue between researchers in different disciplines.
They organize and co-fund events on topics related to social justice such as intensive research workshops, conferences and public talks.
Concordia Institute for Water, Energy and Sustainable Systems
The Concordia Institute for Water, Energy and Sustainable Systems (CIWESS) trains students to be at the forefront of sustainable development practices. It promotes research into new systems, technologies and solutions for water, energy and resource conservation.
Loyola Sustainability Research Centre
The Loyola Sustainability Research Centre (LSRC) integrates the scholarly study of science, policy, and values in the pursuit of environmental and community sustainability.
Next-Generation Cities Institute
The university’s Next-Generation Cities Institute leverages the combined strength of our cities research capacity to enhance collaboration, communication, education and interaction within our community.
They organize and co-fund events on topics related to social justice such as intensive research workshops, conferences and public talks.
Doing your own sustainability research?
Make sure to consult the Concordia Libraries Sustainability Research Guide.
