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CAGONT 2019 is being hosted by the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics at the University of Guelph on October 25-26. The conference will open with a reception and plenary panel on Friday, October 25. Paper and poster sessions to follow on Saturday, October 26.

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We’re letting you know about a great event run by our department to facilitate community, collaboration and learning over lunch. The Brown Bag Speaker Series is a weekly opportunity to meet faculty and professionals in your field and to broaden your geographical knowledge. 

I’m excited to share that two GEG faculty members, Evan Fraser and Diana Lewis, have been elected to the Royal Society of Canada. Membership in the Society is one of the highest honours for scholars, researchers, and artists in the country.

This recognition highlights the significant influence of their work, both nationally and internationally. We are incredibly proud to celebrate their achievements as part of our GEG community.

Bridging Policy and Practice: Julie Gelfand Named 2025 Kinross Chair in Environmental Governance | Social & Applied Human Sciences

Dr. Ze'ev Gedalof speaks to Toronto Star about controlled burns planned in Toronto and what nearby residents can expect.
 

Our department has an open position, Kinross Chair in Environmental Governance is an opportunity that allows a project partner to immerse themselves in our campus community, share their expertise, and provide students with firsthand insights into environmental governance in practice. Please pass along this advertisement to anyone who might be interested in a short-term role collaborating on projects and mentoring students in the field of Environmental Governance.

Congratulations to Dr. Diana Lewis on receiving a five-year, $3 million Project Grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Canada’s federal health research funding agency, for her project Building the Autonomy of Indigenous Communities to Make their Data Work for Decision-Making. This initiative supports Indigenous communities in strengthening their autonomy over environmental decision-making processes that impact their health.

Dr. Faisal Moola discusses the importance of accessibility in Rouge National Urban Park and other parks, emphasizing its role in connecting diverse urban communities, many of whom have limited exposure to natural spaces, to the benefits of conservation, Indigenous knowledge, and ecological well-being. 

What Canada’s only national urban park can teach us about accessible, eco-friendly design - The Globe and Mail

Dr. Eric Nost makes the news with his data initatives with CBC and GuelphToday's Closer Look as he dicusses perserving Environmnal Data. 

Geographer Discusses Preserving Environmental Data with CBC - U of G News