The need to establish equity at the core of international efforts to deliver universal energy access was among the recommendations made at Waterloo Global Science Initiative’s (WGSI) OpenAccess Energy Summit – a gathering of researchers, practitioners, representatives of Canada... more

  “I recently curated a summit on the future of secondary education. It was convened as a partnership between the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics and the University of Waterloo, both in Ontario, Canada. What was most striking was that the heads of these two institutions... more

Top minds and next-generation leaders release actionable recommendations to eradicate energy isolation at closing ceremony of OpenAccess Energy Summit “Plug & power” open-source micro-grid technologies, the establishment of a global council on energy equity and accountability and... more

OpenAccess Energy Summit convenes top minds and next-generation leaders from more than 20 countries to lead the way WATERLOO, ONTARIO, CANADA – The Paris Agreement will be signed on Earth Day (April 22), opening a new era of possibilities for renewable energy technologies. Despite decades... more

On March 19th, people around the globe will be switching off their lights for Earth Hour to raise awareness and encourage individuals, businesses, and governments to reduce their ecological footprints. The conversation about smart energy choices and our environment doesn't have to... more

In 2010, a simple idea convinced Steve Katsaros to leave a high-flying career in patent law to found Nokero Solar — a company that brings affordable light to developing communities. Steve Katsaros, Founder and CEO of Nokero Solar  Recognizing that... more

Discourse Media collaborates with nine journalist fellows from around the world to report on energy poverty. This collaborative multimedia series will examine systemic issues driving energy poverty around the world, and potential paths forward. Discourse Media has selected the... more

Waterloo Global Science Initiative is proud to support #Decarbonize – the world's largest synthesis of youth research, recommended policy & action on Climate Change. This youth-driven report on climate change is the result of facilitated dialogue among 10,000 youth... more

Discourse Media launches global journalism fellowship for reporting on energy poverty Collaborative multimedia series will examine systemic issues driving energy poverty around the world, and potential paths forward. On November 10, 2015, Discourse Media launched the Access to... more

This post originally appeared on TakingITGlobal. Image © Young Femisists Movement Nineteen-year-old Shughla Ismail took a huge risk when she launched an education and advocacy campaign in Peshawar, Pakistan in summer of 2014. In fact, she risked her own life, establishing... more