The Waterloo Global Science Initiative (WGSI) was established to help bring science to bear on the most difficult problems facing our world. Thirty-six scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs and future leaders from around the world came together to explore how science and technology might serve as a catalyst for the urgent change that is needed.

Read the Equinox Communiqué (pdf).

Prof. Jatin Nathwani played two key roles at the high-profile summit, which is presented by the Waterloo…

The Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy (WISE) is pleased to announce the appointment of its Advisory Council.  Members of the Council comprise senior leaders from business community engaged in the development of the energy sector and shaping its future directions. The Council members will help guide our future initiatives, provide input to our strategic research directions and help to further the Institute's goals and mission. The focus of the Institute is to develop innovative solutions…

The Waterloo Global Science Initiative (WGSI) was established to help bring science to bear on the most difficult problems facing our world. Thirty-six scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs and future leaders from around the world came together to explore how science and technology might serve as a catalyst for the urgent change that is needed.

Read the Equinox Communiqué.

Prof. Jatin Nathwani played two key roles at the high-profile summit, which is presented by the Waterloo Global…

American Chemical Society - Call for Papers

Microbial Fuel/Electrolysis Cells Session

Abstract Deadline October 18, 2010

Microbial Fuel/Electrolysis cells bring new capabilities and opportunities in the area of biocatalysis.  Tremendous attention is being paid to energy-efficient wastewater treatment technologies, as energy security becomes our societal issue. Microbial fuel cell (MFC)-based technologies open up a new platform of bioenergy from biomass, as well as the development of new…

"Innovation Trends" is a newsletter prepared by the Institute of Public Planning (Moscow, Russia). The aim of the newsletter is to cover the latest trends in innovations and governments' innovation policies, and it is destined for Russian and foreign specialists in the given sphere.
The main subject of the fifth issue is "Energy".

Included, is an interview with Jatin S. Nathwani, the Ontario Research Chair in Public
Policy and Sustainable Energy at University of Waterloo.

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     Paths to Sustainable Energy

     J. Nathwani & Artie Ng (eds.)

     Publisher: InTech

     Publication date: December 2010

This book provides an open platform to establish and share knowledge developed by scholars, scientists and engineers from all over the world about various viable paths to a future of sustainable energy. It will appeal to stakeholders seeking guidance to pursue the paths to sustainable energy.

An Environment and Energy Conference was held at CIGI in January, sponsored by WISE, CIGI, Natural Resources Canada, and IESO

Monday, January 24, 2011 - January 25, 2011

As the deployment of smart grid capabilities accelerates across North America, so do the possibilities to leverage these technologies to achieve climate change objectives. And, as with climate change issues in general, the implementation of smart grids cuts across local, provincial, state and national borders. This workshop…

A conference on Governance & Regulation in the Electricity Sector was held June 4, 2010. The final policy report is now available. Read the report. For more information about the conference see News Archives, News from 2010.

Final Report: Guidelines for Governance of the Electricity Sector in Canada

The Council for Clean and Reliable Electricity, The Richard Ivey School of Business and the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy are pleased to issue the final report, "Guidelines…