Student Leadership
U of T students are agents of change and are some of the university’s most dedicated sustainability champions. They form an essential part of U of T’s sustainability community – a vibrant and passionate group driven by a shared commitment to engage and be of service to society.
Student Groups
U of T students can join and get involved in more than 400 sustainability related groups, clubs, societies, unions and associations.
Student Opportunities
Sustainability Pathways Program
Created by the CECCS, the Sustainability Pathways Program is designed to provide curricular and co-curricular sustainability education and leadership development training to all U of T students across all degree programs.
Sustainability Catalyst Summer Interships
U of T offers paid opportunities for graduate students (master’s & PhD) to contribute to real-world sustainability solutions in the public, private and non-profit sectors while gaining practical skills and mentorship from U of T staff.
Campus as a Living Lab
U of T students have the opportunity to innovate and engage in applied research projects alongside different subject matter and technical experts both inside and outside the university.
Experiential Learning
Internships, volunteering, practicum, co-op and beyond—students learn through practical, hands-on experience.
Sustainability Courses
U of T students can choose from more than 2000 sustainability-related courses that address one or multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals. The courses offer students the opportunity to deepen their learning, expand their knowledge and develop valuable skills to contribute to sustainable practices.
Co-Chairs
Co-Chairs
Zach Lidder (Co-Chair)
3rd year, Peace, Conflict & Justice Studies, Trinity College
Kelechi Nwokeocha (Co-Chair)
MSc, Geography
Subcommittee Members
Subcommittee Members
Alyssa D’Addio
MSc, Sustainability Management, UTM
Ambareen Fatima
4th year, Architecture Studies
Amy Fernando
MSc, Geography in Air Pollution and Health
Hannah Permaul Flores
MSc, Geography
Harshit Gujral
PhD, Computer Science
Dorottya Kiss
MArch, Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design
Riya Osti
4th year, International Development/Cities Studies, UTSC
Jason Pang
MSc, Sustainability Management, UTM
Arya Poorchavoshzadeh
4th year, Kinesiology
Janice Soro
3rd year, Human Biology, UTSC
Angela Ye
2nd year, Chemical Engineering
Dione Dias
Project Manager
CECCS Student Leadership
Subcommittee
The Student Leadership Subcommittee (SLS), a part of the President’s Advisory Committee on the Environment, Climate Change, and Sustainability (CECCS), supports greater student involvement in the committee and across university-wide sustainability initiatives. The members drive student-led campaigns and community events aligned with the broader CECCS mandate.
Members of this subcommittee are also collaborating on the development of the Leader tier of our Sustainability Pathways Program and serve on the Campus as Living Lab working group.
Learn more about SLS through our information flyer (PDF).
CECCS Student-led Initiatives
Paper Towel Reduction Pilot
In the second half of 2025 at the St. George campus, the subcommittee collaborated with the caretaking team in Facilities & Services to no longer restock paper towels in select washrooms with hand dryers as a carbon reduction opportunity. The pilot has since concluded and a review is underway.
Biodegradable Soap Awareness
U of T uses Ecologo certified biodegradable hand soaps in washrooms across its campuses. The subcommittee is promoting this sustainable practice among the university community and has created an information page about the benefits.
Improving Waste Diversion/Recycling in Student Residences
The subcommittee is supporting efforts to reduce waste at several student residences through waste audits, a review of related Campus as a Living Lab projects and the development of a best practices guide for St. George campus residences. They are also running a competition to encourage adoption of the guide.
