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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.

Register now!

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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. 

Evan Fraser joins Food Tank, Arva, and Kiss the Ground for the Climate Week NYC event, “Regenerative Food Systems: Scaling Impact – Soil to Shelf.” This gathering featured conversation and storytelling around one of the most overlooked climate solutions: healthy soils. They honor the farmers, researchers, brands, and advocates restoring the land beneath our feet and unlocking its potential to sustain life.

Link to YouTube video of when Evan Fraser joins in the conversation at 1:30:00 

Wildfires and Poor air quality: Canada’s new normal — expert says with Global News discussion
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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.