Centre for Urban Environments

06/02/2026

🌍 The climate crisis explained in seven graphs.

New UNEP data shows how rising greenhouse gas emissions are reshaping the planet — intensifying floods, heatwaves, droughts and water insecurity.

But the reports also show signs of hope: emissions are beginning to fall in some countries as clean energy and efficiency efforts accelerate.

Explore the latest findings from UNEP’s climate reports.
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06/02/2026

Climate action is already changing lives — quietly, steadily, across the world. Cleaner air in crowded cities. More reliable energy in rural communities. Safer homes. Healthier food systems. As temperatures rise and storms grow more destructive, the response to climate change is becoming more than...

04/28/2026

How U of T researcher Ghazal Fazli is helping identify diabetes earlier – and connecting patients with the follow-up they need

11/18/2025

Do you have your ticket for Climate Crossroads yet? ⏳

Coming to UTM's Innovation Complex on November 28, Pathways to Energy Equity will feature panels, workshops, industry booths and networking opportunities. Whether you're a sustainability industry professional, trying to get your foot in the door, or just passionate about the crossroads of energy and our environment, this is an event not to be missed! Tickets available now at https://bit.ly/47u87hg.

04/22/2025

- OUR POWER, OUR PLANET

03/31/2025

UTM PhD student Scarlett Rakowska biked through Mississauga collecting air temperature data in order to track heat shifts in different neighbourhoods. Her research was published in Urban Climate .

A recent study by researchers at the University of Toronto Mississauga offers a more precise way to map urban air temperatures, which could help cities better understand local heat patterns and their potential effects.The method? Pedal-powered science.

11/20/2024

Tackling and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) requires a approach.

The health of humans, animals, and ecosystems are closely interlinked. Changes in these relationships can increase the risk of new human and animal diseases developing and spreading.

11/20/2024

Today is World Children's Day.

A healthy childhood needs a healthy planet.

Leaders must act now on climate change to protect children’s futures everywhere:
🛢️ Phase out fossil fuels
😷 Reduce air pollution
🏥 Build climate-resilient health systems
🌞 Invest in green technologies
🌳 Empower communities to protect children & the environment

11/12/2024

More than two billion people currently living in cities could be exposed to an additional temperature increase of at least 0.5 degrees Celsius by 2040, a new UN report published on Tuesday finds.

11/01/2024

World Cities Day 2024- Theme: Youth Leading Climate and Local Action for Cities

The Day is expected to greatly promote the international community’s interest in global urbanization, push forward cooperation among countries in meeting opportunities and addressing challenges of urbanization, and contributing to sustainable urban development around the world