Sustainability teaching & research
Concordia researchers are making great strides in advancing sustainability through innovative ideas, collaboration across all disciplines and outside-the-box thinking. Their work contributes to making us a world leader in thinking sustainably.
Sustainability resources for faculty and researchers
For faculty members
Discover the resources that are available for faculty to integrate sustainability into their courses.
For researchers
Get the support and help you need to advance sustainability research at Concordia.
Research guides
From article databases to online tools, the Library has an array of resources to help increase your sustainability literacy.
Think tanks, institutes and centres
Our researchers are based in think tanks, institutes and centres that draw from a diverse range of units and departments across the university to generate and mobilize new knowledge.
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Next-Generation Cities Institute
The Next-Generation Cities Institute leverages the combined strength of our cities research capacity to enhance collaboration, communication, education and interaction within our community.
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Sustainability in the Digital Age
The Sustainability in the Digital Age think tank works to influence policy changes to reach global climate goals, reduce biodiversity loss, support more equitable access to the digital economy and build public awareness on digital sustainability.
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Centre for Zero Energy Building Studies
The Centre for Zero Energy Building Studies seeks to reduce the environmental impact of buildings while enhancing their safety and comfort by advancing building engineering knowledge through research and industry partnerships.
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Concordia Institute for Water, Energy and Sustainable Systems
The Concordia Institute for Water, Energy and Sustainable Systems trains students to be at the forefront of sustainable development practices and research into new systems, technologies and solutions for water, energy and resource conservation.
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Loyola Sustainability Research Centre
The Loyola Sustainability Research Centre integrates the scholarly study of science, policy and values in the pursuit of environmental and community sustainability.
