Skip to McMaster Navigation Skip to Site Navigation Skip to main content
Institutional News

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

Four people seated and in conversation. In the foreground, there are two people with their backs to the camera. In the background there is a maroon banner with the McMaster University logo on it.
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.

Related News

A corner of Hamilton Hall against the sky, framed by a tree with red leaves in the foreground.

McMaster and Unifor Unit 4 reach tentative agreement

McMaster and Unifor Local 5555 Unit 4, representing Special Constables at the university, have reached a tentative collective agreement.

October 15, 2026

A group of people dancing together and smiling in a crowded room.

LANMU marks Latin American Heritage Month at McMaster with celebration of community 

The celebration was brimming with joy and love through song, dance, and good food shared among McMaster students, staff and faculty, and the broader Hamilton community.

October 14, 2026

A large hall, with a red carpet down the centre of the wooden floor and rows of chairs set up, facing the stage.

Provost to deliver 2026 State of the Academy on Oct. 19

The address will bring the McMaster community together to reflect on the university’s academic achievements, the work underway across the provost’s portfolio and the opportunities ahead.

October 8, 2026