Get Involved!
Enjoying the environment around you is just one step of wellness. It is important to acknowledge and understand how you can enjoy the space but also ensure you are keeping the environment safe for others at the same time.
Climate Justice Ottawa
Climate Justice Ottawa advocates for alternatives to a carbon-centric economy that address the interests of marginalized communities. Through empowering communities, they challenge political systems that do not align with an equitable and healthy planet. They participate in the process of reconciliation and decolonization, and support First Nations, MĂ©tis and Inuit self-determination.
Check out their website to learn more about climate justice, their initiatives and on-going projects.
Climate Action Carleton
Climate Action Carleton is a dedicated group of students working towards tackling climate change through education and action. They have been incredibly active in challenging the discourse at Carleton and pushing for the administration to fully divest from fossil fuels by 2025. Climate Action Carleton is doing amazing work with both raising awareness around Climate Justice on campus and educating those around them about the importance of divestment.
Check out their Instagram @climateactioncarleton for more updates on what they are working on and how to get involved!
Sustainability Carleton
As a member of Carleton University, it is important to ensure the space that we inhabit on campus is sustainable. Carleton University has a commitment to reduce our collective impact by seeking new and innovative ways to demonstrate our sustainability leadership in research, teaching, learning and operations.
Check out how CU is striving for sustainability on our campus and learn more about how you can do your part as a member of the community.
Student Energy Carleton
Student Energy is a global youth-led organization created to empower and facilitate meaningful youth engagement and mobilize resources to support youth-led energy solutions.
Their club on campus is a fantastic resource to check out. They offer events and programming around sustainability to introduce and provide students with ways they can learn to be more eco-friendly and help transition the world to a sustainable future.
There are so many incredible resources available to help support you through your own Environmental Wellness. If you know of any resources or services that you use and are not reflected on this website, please email vpce@cusaonline.ca.