Using solarpunk to imagine positive futures rooted in climate justice, anti-racism, anti-colonialism, and sustainability.

We ignite creativity, blending eco-friendly design and technology with social justice as a tactic to stop or slow the climate crisis. We build community by communicating these hopeful visions through storytelling.

We are based at the University of Waterloo, which is on the land of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe, and Chonnonton peoples.

Winter 2026 Reading Group

Theme: Hope

January 22: A Solarpunk Manifesto

February 19: Becky Chambers, A Psalm for the Wild-Built

March 19: Shingai Njeri Kagunda, “The Once-Girl Made of Mycelium” and “This Story is Not Yours

April 16: Solar Gardens Board game

See the full schedule for details.

Contact us at comrades@waterloosolarpunks.ca to register.