Sustainability at Concordia
November 2024 Newsletter
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While Campus Sustainability Month may have come to an end, there's still a ton to celebrate and engage with: 3 university initiatives (UNIVER/CITY 2030, the Student Sustainability Ambassadors Program, and the Concordia University Centre for Creative Reuse) were shortlisted for International Green Gown Awards, which recognize exceptional sustainability projects undertaken by higher-education institutions worldwide. In partnership with World Wildlife Fund Canada (WWF-Canada), Concordia also obtained the Living Campus certification for its commitment to sustainability, conservation and creating a positive impact on the environment. The university is one of only 10 Canadian institutions to be certified. And finally, students, faculty, staff, and community members will have the chance to weigh in on the process of designing the next iteration of Concordia's Sustainability Action Plan on November 6 on Loyola Campus and November 13 on Sir George Williams Campus. Make sure to register! |
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Concordia caps off Campus Sustainability Month with a slew of awards and certificationsAfter successfully wrapping up its fourth annual Campus Sustainability Month in October, Concordia’s sustainability efforts continue to draw local, national and international attention. The month-long festivities saw students, faculty and staff come out in droves to attend more than 30 events on the Sir George Williams and Loyola campuses, as well as online. Programming highlights included the return of the sustainability fair, a panel highlighting sustainability research across the university’s four faculties and — just in time for Halloween — a sustainable pumpkin carving workshop. |
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A student-led group from Concordia’s Faculty of Fine Arts earns top environmental prize from Forces AVENIRConcordia’s Sustainable Studios has earned the top Environmental prize at this year’s Forces AVENIR awards. The award was presented at a ceremony in Quebec City on October 1. Forces AVENIR recognizes, honours and promotes student involvement in projects that contribute to developing conscious, responsible, active and resilient citizens. Winning the top honours was a huge boon to the Ceramics program students behind the project, says Teresa Dorey, a graduate student in the program and the Sustainable Studios director. |
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How alumna Karine Balé fuses finance with sustainabilityFor Karine Balé, one of those passions was sustainability. She was part of Concordia’s Office of Sustainability’s Student Sustainability Ambassadors Program, which provides students with experiences to support a greener and more resilient campus culture. The brand’s creative and thoughtful use of seat belts from Quebec scrap yards, used Air Canada airline seats and regenerated fishing nets have helped position it as one of the most sustainably advanced brands in the world. |
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Monday, November 4 @ 7 p.m., Hall Auditorium H110, 1455 Blvd. De Maisonneuve W. The Montreal premiere of FROM GROUND ZERO- an anthology of 22 short works by internally displaced filmmakers in Gaza. Presented by Cinema Politica. Tuesday and Wednesday, November 5 & 6 @ 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., LB Atrium 1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W. Textbooks, mysteries, Can Lit, classics and more from $3 and up! Invite your friends, family, colleagues and students. ALL PROCEEDS go to student scholarships and the Student Emergency and Food Fund. For over 23 years, the Concordia EPIC Used Book Fair has raised more than $325,000 for student scholarships, breathing new life into countless books. Wednesday, November 6 @ 7-11 p.m., Hive Cafe & Reggies Bar, 1455 Blvd. De Maisonneuve W. We are tired of unconscious consumption. Our resources are finite in this world and eventually they will run out. Starting at the local level we can make a difference. Join us for another edition of cycle markets with local second-hand garments and pieces, lovely disc jockeys, cheap drinks, and our community of slow fashion lovers. Monday, November 11 @ 7 p.m., Hall Auditorium H110, 1455 Blvd. De Maisonneuve W. The Montreal premiere of THE RIDE AHEAD followed by a post-screening Q&A with co-directors Samuel and Dan Habib. Presented by Cinema Politica. Friday, November 15 @ 5-8 p.m., JMSB 1450 Guy St, 9th floor Connect with industry professionals and hiring managers in sustainable business while enjoying canapés and cocktails with city views. The evening will feature two panels of speakers discussing key issues in sustainable enterprise, interactive games like Sustainable Jeopardy, and prize announcements. Don’t miss this zero-waste event on the 9th floor of JMSB, with vegan and vegetarian options. Dress business casual, bring your questions, and get ready to network meaningfully over food, fun, and fantastic conversation! Decolonizing Climate Action Toolkit Launch Monday, November 18 @ 1-3 p.m., online This interactive, online workshop will be a deep dive into the recently released Decolonizing Climate Action Toolkit for ENGOs in so-called Canada. Come join us to take next steps towards active allyship and in centering Indigenous Rights and Sovereignty in to your approach to climate action. Screening of Where Olive Trees Weep Monday, November 18 @ 7 p.m., Hall Auditorium H110, 1455 Blvd. De Maisonneuve W. A screening of WHERE OLIVE TREES WEEP followed by a post-screening Q&A with producer Ashira Darwish. Presented by Cinema Politica. The November CFM/BUYPOC Holiday Market Wednesday, November 20 @ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. EV Atrium BUYPOC aims to increase economic opportunities for Montreal’s diverse entrepreneurs. BUYPOC Monthly Pop-Up brings together over 20 local businesses from the Greater Montreal region, all run by young and diverse entrepreneurs! Monday, November 25 @ 7 p.m., Hall Auditorium H110, 1455 Blvd. De Maisonneuve W. The Montreal premiere of UNION featuring a post-screening Q&A with special guests. MARK 305 Consumer Behaviour poster session
Teams of about six students are conducting in-depth investigations into consumer motivations for sustainable consumption (and/or barriers to its adoption) by focusing on a specific United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG). This project aims to enhance our understanding of consumer behaviour, while providing practical strategies for businesses and/or consumers. Teams will present their research on poster boards available to the public, to be viewed by internal members of the Concordia community and business leaders! Thursday, November 28 @ 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., EV Atrium The holiday season is just around the corner, making it the ideal time to find unique gifts for your loved ones while supporting local Indigenous entrepreneurs. CAPS holiday market fundraiser supporting Centraide Friday, November 29 @ 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., EV Atrium The CAPS Holiday Market fundraiser aims to support Concordia's talented student artists by providing a venue for them to sell and showcase their art. It is also a fundraiser for Concordia's Centraide campaign, which supports over 375 community organizations across Montreal in the fight against poverty and social exclusion. |
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Emissions: Did you know? If Bay Street were a country, it’d be the fifth biggest climate polluter in the world. John Woodside writes that in just one year, Toronto’s largest financial institutions financed fossil fuel companies to the tune of $1.4 trillion. That money was used to expand oil and gas projects around the world, generating over a billion tonnes of climate pollution. In fact, if Bay Street were a country, it would be the fifth biggest emitter in the world, behind only the United States, India, China and Russia — and responsible for nearly double Canada’s entire pollution in a given year. |
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