Environmental Flourishing and Climate Action Plan Published

The Faculty of Education is proud to announce the publication of its Environmental Flourishing and Climate Action Plan: In the Faculty and Beyond. This Plan is a direct response to the growing call for action in the face of climate change and other global crises and represents a significant step in embedding environmental responsibility into every facet of the Faculty’s academic and community work.

This Plan builds upon Flourishing as a Faculty, a foundational vision document that articulates the Faculty of Education’s core values, recognizing our responsibility in a world increasingly shaped by environmental, social, and economic challenges. Together, these documents affirm our commitment to fostering environmental flourishing through teaching, research, policy, and community engagement.

The Environmental Flourishing and Climate Action Plan is closely aligned with Lakehead University’s broader Sustainability Plan and reflects a deep commitment to cultivating inclusive, just, and sustainable communities. It was developed through a collaborative effort by the following faculty, staff, and students (listed in alphabetical order): Paul Berger, Joan Chambers, George Drazenovich, Ellen Field, Jillian Fraser, Allison Gardiner, Ann Kajender, Ledah McKellar, Jacob Kearey-Moreland, Jason Kennedy, Maria Lalla, Devon Lee, Claire Morris, Teresa Ruberto, and Christina Summers, with input from the wider Faculty of Education community.

The Faculty is proud to take this meaningful step toward a flourishing future—for our students, our communities, and the planet.