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Evan Fraser joins in to talk about Regenerative Food Systems: Scaling Impact Soil to Shelf

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 

Evan Fraser and Diana Lewis Join Royal Society of Canada

 

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.

Job Posting: Kinross Chair in Environmental Governance

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.

Empowering Indigenous Communities: Dr. Diana Lewis awarded $3M CIHR Project Grant

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 on Bridging Accessibility, Ecology, and Community Needs

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

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