Global Center for Climate Change and Transboundary Waters
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One Center. Five Founding Nations. Global Collaboration.
The Global Center for Climate Change and Transboundary Waters (GCTW) is an international research institute committed to leading innovative resilience strategies to water crises in transboundary regions. Leaders at GCTW are at the forefront of advancing crucial water management solutions that support life, economies, and ecosystems. Currently focused on North American geopolitical boundaries, GCTW actively engages with communities worldwide and aims to reach communities in some of the most climate-affected regions on the planet.
Three Dynamic Research Clusters
Hydro-Climate Modeling - Developing foundational data on climate change impacts on transboundary water resources using advanced modeling techniques.
Ecosystem and Water Quality Monitoring - Understanding climate change impacts on water quality that affects ecosystems and communities.
Climate Ready Communities and Transboundary Governance - Increasing capacity for governance, management, and disaster resilience in partnering communities.
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New Impact Story Post: International Joint Commission (IJC) Meeting hosted by GCTW at the University of Michigan
September 11th-12th, 2025
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Participants Needed! Community Discussion: Water and Resilience Across Generations. Calling all Youth (18-25) and Elders/Seniors to particpate!
Oct 1st, 2025
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GCTW Summer '25 Newsletter: Catch up on the Center's summer research projects, events, connections, publications and more!
Sep 2nd, 2025
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GCTW-led research trip to Malawi: focusing on transboundary governance, community outreach, and hydropower technology collaboration
June 25th - July 8th, 2025
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GCTW hosted its first Early Career Researchers Event in Toronto and welcomed students, research assistants, and senior scientists from across the Great Lakes!
Aug 7-8th, 2025
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GCTW was proud to support the TEK-STEM Summer Camp hosted by Ohneganos, McMaster University Indigenous Education Council, and Six Nations Polytechnic
July 21-25th, 2025
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GCTW Researchers Publish Open Access Article on Climate and Hydrologic Change across the Great Lakes Region and Other Transboundary Waters
June 23rd, 2025
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GCTW Welcomes New US Project Manager Rebecca Pearson to the Program Team!
June 16th, 2025
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Congratulations to the GCTW-Affiliated Student Researchers Who Are Graduating From Their Programs This Spring!
Apr 22nd, 2025
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GCTW Researchers Serve on 'Impacts of Climate Change on Transboundary Waters, Ecosystems, Communities, and Governance' Panel Event
Apr 4th, 2025
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New Publication: Towards Haudenosaunee Research Sovereignty: Investing in Local Research and Training to Support Community Development
Mar 28th, 2025
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GCTW Annual Full Team Meeting 2025: Thank You to Our Team Members and Partners for an Excellent Event!
Feb 4-5th, 2025
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Publication: Climate Change, Water Change and the Critical Role of Community Resilience
Jan 6th, 2025
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News Feature: Unversity of Michigan Leads the Way on Climate Research in Transboundary Regions
Dec 10th, 2024
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Publication: Dr. Gail Krantzberg and Dr. Andrew Gronewold Unpack the Priorities of the Global Center for Climate Change and Transboundary Waters
May 9th, 2024
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News Feature: Our Water Is Under Threat. A New Global Initiative Wants to Find Solutions
Feb 5th, 2024
Guided by Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Indigenous Partners
The Center emphasizes Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), Indigenous Knowledge (IK), and classical western science by cultivating collaborative relationships with Indigenous communities through listening, learning, and giving back.
Current Indigenous partners include the Menominee Nation, the Six Nations of the Grand River, and the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians.
Advancing Climate Modeling to Prepare a Changing World
The Center is developing high-accuracy digital models capable of predicting climate impacts on the hydrological and ecological systems of transboundary waterways.
Hydro-climate Modeling (HC) is one of the three research clusters that GCTW has created to develop forward-thinking solutions for at-risk transboundary communities.
A Center with a Global Scope
Over a five+ year program, the Center will develop international relationships that cultivate idea-sharing and knowledge-building around the globe.
Beginning in the North American Great Lakes and extending to communities around the world, active engagement with leaders in vulnerable transboundary regions is a cornerstone of the GCTW research mission.
Our Collaborators
Contact
Feel free to reach out to us with any questions. For inquiries, please contact:
Email: admin@gctwaters.org
