sustainability News Archive
Sustainability
The Last Drop: Water Researchers Speaker Series
September 13, 2022 —
If you have an interest in water sustainability issues including drinking water and sanitation, water governance, and international climate issues, this speaker series is for you! Starting September 19th, the UM UNAI Hub will be hosting six virtual presentations from various UM researchers.
Campus accessibility for you
June 10, 2022 —
Survey seeks your feedback on UM tunnel wayfinding signage
The New York Times Magazine: This Eminent Scientist Says Climate Activists Need to Get Real
April 26, 2022 —
Vaclav shares his beliefs on decarbonization, climate change goals, consumer consumption and the realities of transitioning to sustainable solutions
Earth Day 2022: A message from President Michael Benarroch
April 18, 2022 —
'A day to raise awareness of environmental concerns and the need to change the way we think about climate―and not just weather extremes, but the political and business climate as well'
Sustainability
UM committee tackling responsible investment opportunities
January 18, 2022 —
Did you know the University of Manitoba is a signatory of the Investing to Address Climate Change: A Charter for Canadian Universities?
Protecting our trees through biological pest management
May 31, 2021 —
Chemical-free spraying for canker worm and elm spanworm takes place on campus in June
President’s message on Earth Day
April 21, 2021 —
UM has made significant changes to become leaders of sustainability research and practices, and there is much more to do.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
New facility gets hands-on with sustainability technologies
April 1, 2021 —
Sustainability-in-Action Facility will showcase experiential learning and demonstration opportunities that relate to sustainability
Now you can recycle masks and other personal protective equipment
March 23, 2021 —
New PPD recycling bins to discard disposable masks and other disposable PPE items that cannot or should not be worn anymore
Sustainability
Celebrating energy efficiency at UM and at home
October 6, 2020 —
National Energy Efficiency Day (Oct. 7) celebrates the importance of increasing our energy efficiency to reduce consumption and greenhouse gases.