The University of Ottawa鈥檚 commitment to sustainability is long standing. As a signatory to the Talloires Declaration, the Halifax Declaration, the 鈥淥ntario Universities Committed to a Greener World鈥 pledge, the Montreal Carbon Pledge, and most recently, the 鈥淚nvesting to Address Climate Change鈥 Canadian Universities Charter, the University understands how important it is to support talk with action. The Environmental Management and Sustainability Policy (policy 72) and Strategic Plan (Transformation 2030), solidify our commitments as guiding documents that will help focus the University鈥檚 attention around a culture of sustainability.
The strategy for the Campus Sustainability Plan has been divided into two volleys; one for immediate response and another for further contemplation. Recognizing that some issues require urgent action, three categories have been identified as strategic candidates (climate, waste management, and experiential learning). These categories were identified through focus groups with University staff and a broad community survey.
