Mohawk College achieves Living Campus certification with WWF-Canada
Mohawk College is proud to announce that it has achieved Living Campus certification in partnership with World Wildlife Fund – Canada (WWF-Canada). This certification recognizes the college's commitment to sustainability, conservation and creating a positive impact on the environment.
The WWF-Canada Living Campus certification was introduced by WWF-Canada in 2023 to recognize the efforts of educational institutions in fostering sustainability and environmental stewardship on campus. Mohawk College has successfully met the rigorous criteria set by WWF-Canada, demonstrating our dedication to creating a more sustainable and ecologically responsible campus community.
It’s an honour to support ambitious post-secondary schools in meeting their organizational goals for sustainability and student engagement — and, at the same time, advance our shared objectives to help support wildlife and restore habitats in communities across Canada. With our Living Campus certification, we celebrate the passionate staff, faculty and students who spearhead these efforts, and aim to inspire post-secondary institutions nationwide to invest in nature.
To achieve Living Campus certification, Mohawk College implemented a range of conservation and engagement activities throughout the 2025-2026 academic year. These efforts include planting sugar maple trees on campus in collaboration with the Centre for Indigenous Relations, Knowledge, and Learning (CIRKL) and Facilities teams, co-hosting a campus Bio-Blitz with Hamilton Conservation Authority, and facilitating a winter seed-sowing workshop with Green Team volunteers and Mohawk College community.
Achieving WWF-Canada Living Campus certification reflects Mohawk College's deep commitment to sustainability, biodiversity and environmental stewardship across our campuses. This recognition demonstrates what is possible when students, faculty, staff and community partners work together to create meaningful environmental impact. As the first to launch a School of Climate Action, we are proud to model the leadership, innovation and applied learning that help prepare graduates to advance a more sustainable future.
These actions reflect Mohawk College’s commitment to conservation and align with WWF-Canada’s mission to build a future where people and wildlife thrive together.