McMaster Dialogue explores the opportunities and challenges in shaping a more sustainable future

Join Bonny Ibhawoh, vice-provost, International, and faculty members as they discuss how we can strengthen our global response to the climate crisis.

April 24, 2025

Bonny Ibhawoh, vice-provost, International, (left) facilitates a discussion on sustainability, climate change and planetary health with panellists Léa Ravensbergen, assistant professor of sustainable cities, School of Earth, Environment & Society; Dave Cano, director, sustainability, McMaster University; and Jim Cotton, professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Addressing climate change is one of the most profound challenges of our time, and finding solutions will take policy innovation, technological advancement and global cooperation.

These challenges in shaping a more sustainable future are the focus of the latest instalment of the McMaster Dialogues – a series of discussions that take on global issues by bringing together diverse researchers and students.

Watch the latest Dialogue below:

The McMaster Dialogues, launched under the leadership of President David Farrar, creates opportunities for informed debate on the greatest challenges facing our world.

View past episodes here.