March 2026
The second annual SDG Month Canada will be held during March 2026. This national initiative brings together post‑secondary institutions from across the country to build awareness, inspire action, and deepen understanding of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The SDGs are inherently interdisciplinary, and their success depends on collaboration across teaching, research, operations, and student engagement. At Western, all faculties, departments, units, and campus partners are encouraged to take part by hosting events, activities, or discussions that highlight how their work connects to the Goals.
Campus partners interested in showcasing an event during SDG Month are invited to submit event details to the Sustainability Office through the SDG Month Event Form for inclusion on our website.
We look forward to welcoming members of the Western community to engage in a diverse range of events, conversations, and collaborations throughout March as we collectively advance sustainability on campus.
SDG Month Events
March 4 - WSLP: AI & Greentech Panel
Wednesday, March 4 @ 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Community Room, Weldon Library
This event will explore the intersection of artificial intelligence & technology and sustainability through engaging panel discussions, interactive Kahoot quizzes, and networking opportunities. Featuring exciting experts Dr. Mark Daley, Dr. Joshua Pearce, and Dr. Tianlong (Taylor) Liu, this event highlights the environmental impact of AI, GreenTech innovations, and sustainable technology practices. This event will be a platform for connection, creativity and learning, inspiring conversation and action towards a pluralistic future.
March 6 - Western Research Forum
Friday, March 6 @ 8:30am - 4:00pm
Location: Scholars Lab, Weldon Library
Change can take many forms: confronting global crises, creating thought provoking art, developing life-enhancing technology, or challenging long-standing theories. The 40th Annual Western Research Forum: Research on the Edge of Change recognizes graduate scholarship as a catalyst for global progress toward an innovative, just, sustainable, inclusive future.
The Western Research Forum—Western’s largest multidisciplinary graduate research conference—seeks to explore the diverse ways in which graduate students question, improve, and reimagine our ever evolving world and how, together, we can drive meaningful change. From reimagining quality education to developing sustainable cities, graduate research transcends disciplinary boundaries. The Academic Committee invites all Western graduate student submissions that showcase how we are expanding the boundaries of knowledge and reimagining what change can mean.
March 11 - Climate & Sustainability Awards
Friday, March 11 @ 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: Community Room, Weldon Library
All are invited to join for an annual celebration of campus community members who are making a positive impact on sustainability at Western!
The Western Climate & Sustainability Awards, acknowledge up to three individuals or teams that initiate or support an activity with positive sustainability outcomes. Community members who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to advance sustainability and climate action will be recognized at this year's Sustainability Impact Showcase.
Come and meet folks across campus who share similar goals in making Western a more sustainable place with refreshments from Great Hall Catering.
March 13 - Spoke Sustainability Trivia
Details coming soon!
March 20 - EnviroCon
When: 9:00am - 3:00pm
EnviroCon is an interdisciplinary conference organized every year by graduate students in the Collaborative Specialization in Environment and Sustainability in the Faculty of Science at Western University. EnviroCon 2026 will provide a forum for a broad range of topics in the Sciences, Humanities, Engineering, Social Sciences, Business, Policy, and Management. The conference is FREE to attend and participate in. This event aims to bring together the knowledge and research of undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and community members involved in environment and sustainability.
March 24 - National SDG Trivia
When: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Online (via Zoom)
Join participants from across Canada for National SDG Trivia, a fun and interactive online competition hosted on Kahoot!
Test your knowledge of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), compete with peers nationwide, and win prizes—all while learning more about sustainability. This event is part of SDG Month Canada, a national initiative aimed at mobilizing the SDGs across post-secondary campuses from coast to coast.
This event is open to all post-secondary students in Canada. Prizes include gift cards/certificates and free Together | Ensemble 2026 (virtual or in-person) admission for the top winners!
March 27 - Purple Hands Education Panel
When: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hear from professionals who will share insights on youth wellbeing, access to education and situational factors impacting homelessness, and more!
More details to come.
