Sustainability at Concordia

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

OPPORTUNITIES

Call for Abstracts: Sustainability Across Disciplines Conference

Concordia students, faculty, and staff are invited to propose presentations or activities for the Sustainability Across Disciplines conference this March. Do you conduct research related to sustainability and planetary, public, or personal health, well-being, or justice? Submit presentations, interactive and participatory sessions, talks, panels, workshops, short films, poster sessions, and more that engage with these topics. The conference will foster cross-disciplinary discussions on these issues. If you have an idea you’d like to present or host, please visit the details and submission page.

Submission deadline: January 31, 2026

Nominate a Sustainability Champion

Nominate a student, staff or faculty member who is setting an example, catalyzing change, or making a difference in environmental, social and/or financial sustainability at Concordia University.

Nomination deadline: February 2, 2026

Grants Internship with the Concordia Greenhouse Project

The Concordia Greenhouse Project is seeking a Grants Intern. The Grants Intern will strengthen the Greenhouse’s funding foundation by researching and organizing relevant grant opportunities, assessing alignment with current and emerging projects, and supporting proposal development in collaboration with project coordinators. This role offers hands-on experience in non-profit funding, project development, and professional writing, while contributing directly to the Greenhouse’s long-term sustainability. 

Application Deadline: January 15, 2026

JMSB Sustainability Case Competition

The JMSB Sustainability Case Competition challenges students to address real-world sustainability issues presented in a case format by corporate partners. Working in teams of 3-4, participants will design innovative, practical solutions and present their recommendations to a panel of industry judges. This experience provides firsthand exposure to real business challenges and constructive feedback from industry professionals. 

With an overall prize fund of $2000, there is no reason not to compete!

Registration deadline: January 24, 2026

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Sustainability Action Plan 2026-30: Community Event

Engage with the development of the next university-wide Sustainability Action Plan at the Sustainability Action Plan 2026-2030: Community Event. This event will provide an update on the process and invite community participation in the prioritization of project ideas for the upcoming launch of the 2026-30 Sustainability Action Plan.    

The event will feature brief presentations to learn about the proposed projects, followed by a question period and a collaborative prioritization activity. 

Become a Sustainability Volunteer

Through the Sustainability Volunteer Program, students can support sustainability-focused organizations across campus. These opportunities span the campus sustainability ecosystem, from student groups and academic departments to university offices, all of which are ready to host volunteers. Participants who complete 10 or more hours of volunteering receive recognition on their co-curricular record.

Volunteer with Right to Move

Right to Move is one of Concordia's DIY non-profit drop-in bike shops. RTM offers a space where you can fix your bike in a welcoming and beginner-friendly environment with the help of dedicated volunteers. To support the shop, they are looking for more volunteers, no mechanical experience necessary. They are also seeking volunteers to help with administrative work. RTM will be open during the winter starting as soon as the semester begins. Follow RTM on Instagram for updates or check out their website below. 

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