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
Nov 13-14
Columbia River Transboundary Water Governance and Ethics Symposium 2024
Please join us on November 13th - 14th 2024 for a post-election gathering to engage residents of the...
Dec 03
Confronting population denial amid unraveling global crises
Human population has doubled from 4 billion in 1970 to 8 billion currently, and is expected to grow...
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...