Centre for Urban Environments

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

10/23/2024

Turtle Nest Protection 2025: A symposium hosted by the Centre for Urban Environments on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
Are you interested in learning more about turtle nest protection? With all the community science groups working to protect turtles, we have found that many groups have similar questions and challenges. What better way to help everyone navigate this than a symposium where you can ask questions from an expert panel of biologists!
This symposium is organized by University of Toronto Mississauga (Centre for Urban Environments) and Heart Lake Turtle Troopers. We would be delighted to see participants from different community science groups and other organizations involved in turtle nest protection work!
If interested in joining this symposium, please fill out this Google form. https://forms.gle/Xm36LehtpTNa3FVQ9 .
Both in-person and online options are available!

We hope to see you all there!
For more information, please contact [email protected]

09/30/2024

Every Child Matters!

07/22/2024

When nature suffers, human well-being follows suit.

Our fate is inextricably linked to the that surrounds us.🌿

Did you know all these nature facts? ⬇️



via The Nature Conservancy