Institute for
Climate, Water, and the Environment
At this pivotal moment in history all fields of human inquiry are called upon to collaborate in the Great Work of our era: to transition from a period of human devastation of the Earth to a period of symbiotic Earth-human relations.
Motto
For our common home.
Vision
We envision a transition to integral Earth-human relations characterized by thriving, equitable human societies within flourishing ecological communities.Mission
Informed by an abiding commitment to a just society and care for the planet, the Gonzaga Institute for Climate, Water, and the Environment engages in regional capacity building, scholarship, and teaching to promote the flourishing of inland northwest communities, waters, and lands in the face of a changing climate.
Events
Feb 05
Nature-Positive Development and Generous Urban Design
Urban environments rely on healthy ecosystem services to thrive, such as clean air, clean water, and...
Feb 12
Baku at the Heart of Climate Action: Insights from COP29
Each year, the United Nations Climate Change Conference hosts high-level negotiations on global...
Recent Stories
Recent Stories
Gonzaga Institute for Climate, Water and the Environment Awarded ...
Gonzaga University’s Institute for Climate, Water and the Environment has been awarded a $19.9...
From Classroom to Community: Real-World Climate Solutions
Eighteen students, united by a common interest in learning how to respond to climate change in...
GU Planning Events, Efforts to Commemorate Expo ’74’s 50th Anniversary
Celebrate Spokane's rich history and environmental legacy with Expo+50, honoring the 1974 World's...