Sustainability at Concordia
November 2025 Newsletter
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It may be getting darker outside but here are some ways to brighten up your days this November!
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Campus Lab initiative turns Concordia spaces into a living learning labConcordia’s campuses are becoming more than just spaces for study — they’re evolving into vibrant hubs for hands-on learning and innovation, thanks to Campus Lab. The workshop and platform launch attracted more than 60 members of the Concordia community. Attendees identified priorities and cultivated project ideas aligned with initiatives such as the Campus Master Plan, PLAN/NET ZERO, Volt-Age, the Sustainability Action Plan and related university priorities. The event sparked ten projects that tackle challenges in areas like building energy and decarbonization, sustainable mobility, waste management, climate risk assessment and biodiversity. |
Concordia recognized by Hydro-Québec for energy-efficiency leadershipConcordia is acting now to become more energy efficient — and Hydro-Québec has taken notice. In recognition of the university’s leadership in institutional energy efficiency, Hydro-Québec has invited Concordia to join the Alliance of Exemplary Buildings. The invitation reflects Concordia’s ongoing efforts to optimize energy use across its campuses, led by Facilities Management and the Office of Sustainability and advanced through the phased implementation of the PLAN/NET ZERØ project. |
Concordia study links urban heat in Montreal to unequal greenspace accessTrees are essential to cooling down cities. However, a study by Concordia researchers at the Next Generation Cities Institute and the Loyola Sustainability Research Centre shows how tree distribution influences how some residents benefit more from them than others. In a paper published Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, the authors studied the layout of Montreal’s vegetation — its trees, shrubs and grass — and compared it to daytime temperature readings on the ground, or land surface. |
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Cinema Politica: A State of Passion Screening Monday, November 3 @ 7 p.m. | Sir George Williams University Alumni Auditorium (H-110) Join Cinema Politica for the screening of A State of Passion followed by a discussion with directors Carol Mansour & Muna Khalidi. Makers' Hours with Owen Herlin Thursday, November 6 @ 1 - 4 p.m. | CUCCR Depot (Grey Nun's building), 1200 rue Guy Participants will design and sew a small plush charm using reclaimed fabrics and scrap materials from CUCCR’s collection. The session will cover basic sewing techniques and simple pattern-making. All materials are provided, and everyone will leave with a finished plushie. Cinema Politica: Parade: Queer Acts of Resistance Screening Monday, November 10 @ 7 p.m. | Sir George Williams University Alumni Auditorium (H-110) Join Cinema Politica for the screening of Parade: Queer Acts of Resistance special guests hosted by Cinema Politica Concordia. The Concordia EPIC Used Book Fair Tuesday, November 11 @ 8 a.m - 8 p.m. Get ready for one of Montreal’s largest used book fairs! The annual Concordia EPIC Used Book Fair is back! Open to all! Invite your friends, family, colleagues and students to shop THOUSANDS of books, starting at $3. Wednesday, November 12 @ 6 - 7 p.m. | Concordia Greenhouse, H-7th floor This workshop will teach students various methods for waste reduction, and to help students interested in sustainable living reduce physical waste and to adopt more sustainable practices in their everyday life. Registration is $10. Indigenous and Black-led education models: How are they challenging Western institutions? Wednesday, November 12 @ 6 - 8 p.m. | Native Montreal, 3183 rue Saint-Jacques This public conversation aims to explore if and how Indigenous and Black-led initiatives can challenge Western institutions. It is hosted by the Office of Community Engagement. Wednesday, November 12 @ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | EV Zen Den (EV 2.776) A one-day-only pop up shop stocked with pre-loved quality clothing, objets, vintage/antique household items and more, donated by staff and faculty of Fine Arts. Sustainable. Priced to move. All for a great cause. Buzurgi: A Guided Drawing Workshop on the Crafting of Eldership Wednesday, November 12 @ 7 - 9 p.m. | Online Part of the C-Change event series, this workshop is part of an ongoing initiative by Concordia's Arts in Health Centre to explore new collaborative and creative ways of staying connected and engaged in a time of climate crisis. Thursday, November 13 @ 2 - 4 p.m. | CUCCR Depot (Grey Nun's building), 1200 rue Guy We're hosting a clothing swap and mend for students and the community! Bring clothes you want to get rid of and swap them with other people! After you find your treasures, we will teach you how to alter and mend your clothes! Friday, November 14 @ 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. | SHIFT Centre for Social Transformation (LB-145) / Online Mitigating the Impacts of Climate Change is a series separate workshops featuring speakers who share their insights on Indigenous environmental leadership, community action, and land-based learning. This presentation combines community history, environmental expertise, and the on-the-ground experience that informs environmental restoration in an Indigenous community. Cinema Politica: Unwelcomed Montreal Premiere Monday, November 17 @ 7 p.m. | Sir George Williams University Alumni Auditorium (H-110) The Montreal premiere of Unwelcomed with special guests hosted by Cinema Politica Concordia. The BUYPOC Market Holiday Markets Wednesday, November 19 @ 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. | EV Atrium BUYPOC aims to increase economic opportunities for Montreal’s diverse entrepreneurs. BUYPOC Monthly Pop-Up brings together over 30 local businesses from the Greater Montreal region, all run by young and diverse entrepreneurs! We always have a giveaway running. Check out our pages @ceedconcordiaca and @buypoc.mtl for more information. Wednesday, November 25 @ 3 - 6 p.m. | Concordia Greenhouse, H-7th floor Come get creative with ornament making, card decorating, and other festive crafts — perfect for the holiday season! Snacks and drinks will be provided, so bring your friends and enjoy a relaxed, crafty break before exams. The Assembly - Energy in Canada Wednesday, November 26 @ 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Sir George Williams University Alumni Auditorium (H-110) As part of the inaugural edition of Canada Climate Week Xchange, Porte Parole, in partnership with Concordia University's Faculty of Fine Arts, will present its acclaimed documentary play The Assembly – Energy in Canada. |
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Exploratory geothermal drilling took place at Loyola Campus last month as part of Concordia’s PLAN/NET ZERØ initiative. The university is exploring clean energy solutions across its campuses, beginning with a feasibility study at Loyola Campus. This study is assessing the potential for a low-carbon heating and cooling network, including the possibility of using geothermal energy as a renewable energy source. |
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