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Jose Etcheverry

Associate Professor

Co-Chair, Sustainable Energy Initiative (SEI)

Director, International Renewable Energy Academy (IREA)

Credentials

PhD Geography, University of Toronto
MA Geography & Environmental Studies, University of Toronto
BA (Honours) Geography & Environmental Studies, York University

Research Keywords

Climate Change Mitigation; International & National Renewable Energy Policies; Rural Electrification; Educational & Capacity Development Networks; New Media & Communications.

Jose Etcheverry

Contact Information

4700 Keele Street
Toronto, ON M3J 1P3

416 736 2100

rejose@yorku.ca

www.yorku.ca/irea

Research Projects

For 2026-2027 my work is focused on developing a new program of research and training based on the Leaders in Higher Education Alliance and Programme – For Accelerating Sustainability Transformations” (LEAP-FAST) Initiative.

Research Output

Articles

2024 Bensebaa, F. and Etcheverry, J. Financial, Environmental and Social Sustainability Reporting: The Case for Integrated Accounting. Strategies in Accounting and Management, 4 (3), 1-5

2025 Pourkarimi, E.; Lopez Moreno, E.; Etcheverry, J.; and Poorhashemi, A., Legal and Environmental Analysis of Canada's Obligations to Reduce Carbon Emissions under the Paris Agreement 2015 CIFILE Journal of International Law, 7 (12), 17-33.

2021 Davdar-Khani, F.; Etcheverry, J. and Hojati, Z. Solar energy and its potential to advance gender-sensitive planning in rural areas. International Journal of Arts, Humanities & Social Science 2 (3), 1-11. 

2017 Potvin, C.; Sharma, D.; Creed, I.; Aitken, S.; Anctil, F.; Bennett, E.; Berkes, F.; Bernstein, S.; Bleau, N.; Bourque, A.; Brown, M.; Burch, S.; Byrne, J.; Cunsolo, A.; Dale, A.; de Lange, D.; Dyck, B.; Entz, M.; Etcheverry, J.; Wright, T. Stimulating a Canadian narrative for climate. FACETS 2, 131-149.

2016 Craig, D.; Etcheverry, J. and Ferris, S. Mexico’s Telesecundaria Program and equitable access to resources. McGill Journal of Education, 51 (1), 657-665.

2013 Mulvihill, P., M. Winfield and J. Etcheverry. Strategic environmental assessment and advanced renewable energy in Ontario: Moving forward or blowing the wind? Journal of Environmental Assessment Policy and Management, Vol. 15, No. 2 (June 2013), Imperial College Press, 19 pages.

2012 Etcheverry, J. Sustainable deployment of photovoltaics: What is wrong with current policy and technology focus? The Electricity Journal. Volume 25, Issue 2, March, 24–31.

2011   Etcheverry, J. New climate protection, energy security, and employment creation strategies for Latin and North America based on renewable energy collaboration. Latin American Policy, 2 (1), 43-57

Book Chapters

2015 Etcheverry, J. Sustainable Energy Thematic Essay. Sustainability Hub. Earthscan/Routledge Digital New Media Book available at http://www.routledgetextbooks.com/textbooks/sustainability/energy.php

2014 Etcheverry, J. Chapter 33: Implementing Practical Pedagogical Strategies for the Widespread Adoption of Renewable Energy. In Alsop, S. and Bencze, L. (editors). Activist Science & Technology Education. (Toronto: Springer Press).

2013 Etcheverry, J. Chapter 11: Challenges and Opportunities for Energy Paradigm Shifting in Ontario, Canada. In Krenz. A., Maegaard, P. and Palz, W. (editors). Wind Power for the World: International Reviews and Developments. (Singapore: Pan Stanford Publishing).

2013 Etcheverry, J. Research and Development Cooperation in North America: New Approaches to Climate Mitigation: Collaborative Strategies for Developing Renewable Energy in North America. In Craik, N., I. Studer, I. and D. VanNijnatten (editors). Climate Change Policy in North America: Designing Integration in a Regional System. (Toronto: University of Toronto Press Publishing).

2012 Etcheverry, J. Chapter 5: Increasing Local Resilience and Prosperity: Harnessing Renewable Energy in Ontario. In MacRae, R. and E. Abergel (editors). Advancing Sustainability and Health in the Canadian food system: New spaces for Policy Advocacy and Civil Society. (Vancouver: UBC Press).

2012 Bensebaa, F. and J. Etcheverry. Strategies to Increase the Viability of Power Generation using Renewable Energy Sources. In M.J. Acosta (editor). Advances in Energy Research, Volume 10 (Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.)

2012 Adler, R., J. Etcheverry, A. Kenny, C. Hallmich, J. Lazar, R.M. Meyer, R. Newmark, J. Peace, J. A. Suhr Pierce and S. Yamasaki. Chapter 13: North America (Renewable energy policies options for North America), chapter commissioned by United Nations Environment Program UNEP) for publication in the UNEP’s Global Environmental Outlook-5 (GEO-5), 349-372.

2012 Barr, J., L. Coppens, N. Dronin, J. Etcheverry, A. El-Sammak, L. Li, C. Mafuta, C. P. McMullen, F. Rovia and J. Kamiche Zegarra Chapter 15: Policy Options: Regional Summary, chapter commissioned by United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) for publication in the UNEP’s Environmental Outlook-5 (GEO-5), 399-416.

Recognition & Awards

  • York University President’s Sustainability Leadership Award
  • Canada Housing and Mortgage Corporation Teaching Excellence Award
  • Centennial College Alumnus of Distinction
  • Gordon Cressy Student Leadership Award
  • Mexican Government Ministry of Foreign Relations Scholarship
  • University of Toronto Open Fellowship
  • Labbatt Award