Science and Sustainability
A Virtual Event

Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Sustainable development is an organizing principle for meeting human development goals while simultaneously sustaining the ability of natural systems to provide the natural resources and ecosystem services on which the economy and society depend on. Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.[1]

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are a universal call to action adopted in 2015 to promote global prosperity while protecting the planet.  More important than ever, the goals provide a critical foundation for a COVID-19 recovery plan.

Join this webinar to:

• Hear from award-winning scientific scholars representing a broad range of disciplines from the Faculty of Science at Carleton, who, during this virtual discussion, will showcase how interdisciplinary scientific approaches contribute to Zero Hunger, Good Health and Wellbeing and Climate Action, three of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) selected for this discussion.
• Discover how studying science at Carleton University can provide the skills and knowledge needed to translate this vision into concrete plans and purposeful strategies.

Learn

• How current scientific research at Carleton is actively addressing these issues and discovering solutions that will create a positive impact for people and our planet;
• How students studying science at Carleton can participate and contribute to this research;
• How program selection and course work educates students about these global plans and strategies; and
• How these studies can open doors for students when entering the workforce.

Who should attend?

• Students interested in understanding how science can help build the knowledge necessary to make viable contributions to global sustainability;
• Parents;
• Science educators; and
• Guidance counselors.

For more information:  scienceevents@carleton.ca

Register 

If you are high school student or other prospective applicant, please visit Carleton360 to register for this event.

If you are an educator or high school counselor, please register for this event using the form below. We will contact registered attendees 24 hours in advance of the event to provide the Zoom link and login instructions.