“London and Western work well together. That’s fantastic, because it’s a complicated time. In our world today, the risks, the threats and the challenges abound.” Western President Alan Shepard rallied a crowd of more than 500 guests at Engage …
Sustainability
Our Warming Planet: Western experts explain why it matters – and how to tackle it
Sustainability series examined impacts of climate change, policy and possible solutions
Western Sustainable Impact Fund backs 34 projects in 2025
Efforts include solar-powered picnic table charging stations, greenhouse rejuvenation
Indigenous Peoples feel the brunt of rising temperatures, climate policy
Planetary health researcher Nicole Redvers amplifying high-stakes voices in ‘code red’ climate emergency
Western supports sustainable move-out for students
On- and off-campus initiatives provide opportunities to donate unwanted items, reduce waste
Western announces Climate and Sustainability Award recipients
Winners recognized for creating change on campus, in health care and London community
Western earns gold STARS rating for sustainability under new, more rigorous standards
University maintains 10-year high ranking, receives highest score to date
Western campus acts as ‘living lab’ for building smart cities
Project uses smart technology to provide critical information on infrastructure, atmospheric conditions
Western sets goal for all undergrad students to participate in experiential learning by 2028
Work placements, studies abroad, entrepreneurship among opportunities available to gain experience
Grazing ‘solar’ sheep offer lucrative solution for farmers, Western research shows
Agrivoltaics paired with sheep production makes nearly 100 per cent of land grazable
Western water research drives sustainable global solutions
WesternWater Centre advances sustainable water management, treatment and environmental protection
Toward a sustainable future through art and literature
Arts and humanities profs unravel the role that art and literature play in spurring action on climate change
Western News looks back: Celebrating 2024
Marking accomplishments and accolades across the university from the past 12 months
Our Warming Planet: Western experts explain why it matters – and how to tackle it
Sustainability series examined impacts of climate change, policy and possible solutions
Western Sustainable Impact Fund backs 34 projects in 2025
Efforts include solar-powered picnic table charging stations, greenhouse rejuvenation
Indigenous Peoples feel the brunt of rising temperatures, climate policy
Planetary health researcher Nicole Redvers amplifying high-stakes voices in ‘code red’ climate emergency
Western supports sustainable move-out for students
On- and off-campus initiatives provide opportunities to donate unwanted items, reduce waste
Western announces Climate and Sustainability Award recipients
Winners recognized for creating change on campus, in health care and London community
Western earns gold STARS rating for sustainability under new, more rigorous standards
University maintains 10-year high ranking, receives highest score to date
Western campus acts as ‘living lab’ for building smart cities
Project uses smart technology to provide critical information on infrastructure, atmospheric conditions
Western sets goal for all undergrad students to participate in experiential learning by 2028
Work placements, studies abroad, entrepreneurship among opportunities available to gain experience
Grazing ‘solar’ sheep offer lucrative solution for farmers, Western research shows
Agrivoltaics paired with sheep production makes nearly 100 per cent of land grazable
Western water research drives sustainable global solutions
WesternWater Centre advances sustainable water management, treatment and environmental protection
Toward a sustainable future through art and literature
Arts and humanities profs unravel the role that art and literature play in spurring action on climate change
Western News looks back: Celebrating 2024
Marking accomplishments and accolades across the university from the past 12 months