Join us for a fall kick off of the Climate Solutions Research Collective!

After engaging across both campuses for twelve months, we have heard from participants that they value the opportunity to discuss big ideas with colleagues with different perspectives and would like to see these conversations continue to grow

Modelled after the Collective’s launch in September 2023, we will be gathering in-person on September 27 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm to discuss “Big Ideas” with respect to climate solutions research.  We have gathered colleagues from across campus to provide insights on their experiences with climate solutions research and their hopes for future collaboration.  This will set the stage for facilitated discussions where each table will discuss their “Big Ideas” and potential opportunities for future research.

Presenters:

Jemima Nomunume Baada, Assistant Professor
Faculty of Arts (Geography)
Interdisciplinary climate-migration scholar, with research and teaching at the intersections of gender, climate change, migration, health and development equity.

Amanda Giang, Assistant Professor
Jointly appointed in the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability and the Faculty of Applied Science (Mechanical Engineering)
Lab for Environmental Assessment and Policy
Canada Research Chair in Environmental Modelling for Policy

Jonathan Proctor, Assistant Professor
Faculty of Land and Food Systems (Food and Resource Economics)
Environmental Economics and Data Science Lab

Additional presenters may be added as confirmed

Event format:

12:30 pm – Doors open, registration, and light lunch with networking

1:00 pm – Welcome and brief presentations by UBC faculty members to help seed ideas for the facilitated discussion.

1:30 pm – Facilitated discussion at table groups

2:30 pm – Wrap up and continued networking

Registration:
https://climatesolutions.ubc.ca/news-and-events/events/vancouver-kick-event-climate-solutions-research-collective

Note: Please register even if you are only able to attend part of the event.  You can share any specific details in the notes section of the registration. Capacity for this event will be limited.  If you are no longer able to attend and would like to cancel your registration, please email us at climate.collective@ubc.ca

Lesley Dampier  MSc MEd PAg (She, Her, Hers)
Program Coordinator
UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective
lesley.dampier@ubc.ca

Please note:
I work part-time thus it may take me a little longer to reply to your email. If your email is of an urgent nature, please indicate it in the subject line.

The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus | Musqueam Traditional Territory
Room 431 AERL | 2202 Main Mall | Vancouver BC | V6T 1Z4 Canada

Hi everyone,

Our next IRES Seminar is co-sponsored with IBioS:

September 12, 2024: IRES & IBioS Seminar with Dr. Lucas Alejandro Garibaldi

Optimizing Agricultural Landscapes: Enhancing Yields and Sustainability through Ecological Intensification

Location: Beaty Museum Allan Yap Theatre (Basement, 2212 Main Mall). Please check in at front desk on main floor before going downstairs.

No food or drinks allowed in the Theatre.

Time: 12:30pm to 1:20pm

Click here to register for Zoom link.

 

Note: Lucas will be presenting virtually and we will stream the presentation in the Beaty Museum Allan Yap Theatre.

Talk summary:

This talk will explore the role of landscape configuration and ecological intensification in optimizing agricultural productivity and sustainability, drawing insights from recent studies across Argentina’s agricultural regions. Key findings demonstrate that smaller fields, increased edge density, and proximity to natural habitats not only enhance crop yields—such as sunflower in the Pampas—but also reduce the prevalence of herbicide-resistant weeds in maize and soybean fields. These results underscore the importance of integrating ecological principles into agricultural practices to foster biodiversity, improve pollination, and control weeds naturally. By rethinking landscape design and management, we can achieve a balance between high productivity and long-term environmental health, offering practical strategies for sustainable agriculture in diverse cropping systems.

  Dr. Lucas Alejandro Garibaldi, Director of the Institute for Research in Natural Resources, Agroecology, and Rural Development (IRNAD) at the National University of Río Negro, Argentina

Bio:

Lucas Alejandro Garibaldi is a researcher and educator specializing in agroecology, biodiversity, bees, and sustainable agricultural practices. He holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences and is the Director of the Institute for Research in Natural Resources, Agroecology, and Rural Development (IRNAD) at the National University of Río Negro, Argentina. Garibaldi has authored over 197 scientific articles and 11 books, with his work widely cited in the academic community. He is also an active contributor to international platforms like IPBES and has received numerous awards for his contributions to science and technology.

See you next Thursday!

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Bonnie Leung

RES Program Support (she/her/hers)

Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability (IRES)

University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus | Musqueam Traditional Territory

Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory (AERL Building)

Room 429 – 2202 Main Mall | Vancouver, BC | V6T 1Z4 | Canada

 

Email: bonnie.leung@ubc.ca

Tel: 604-822-9249

WEBINAR: Charting a sustainable future for oceans in Canada Celebrating the release of Sea Change Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Anthropogenic issues – climate change, resource overexploitation, and pollution – have left visible marks on the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic oceans which border Canada. These changes will affect the ecosystems, economies, and people who live along these coasts and are a formidable challenge in building resilient and sustainable oceans and supporting the communities that rely on them. Sea Change reports on the work of the OceanCanada Partnership, a multidisciplinary, multiyear research project to take stock of what we know about Canada’s three oceans, construct scenarios of the future facing coastal regions, and create a national dialogue and vision. Indigenous and non-Indigenous scholars and practitioners in a wide array of fields investigate well-being, health, and livelihoods in coastal communities as they respond to rapid environmental and social transformation. With a focus on finding solutions, they outline the implications and obstacles for legislation, make suggestions for further research, and offer policy recommendations. In celebration of this book’s release, some of the authors are coming together to discuss their findings and to answer the question: what can we do to chart a sustainable future for oceans in Canada?

Speakers

Dr. William W.L. Cheung Professor and Director, Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries & Co-Applicant, OceanCanada Partnership Dr. Rashid Sumaila Professor, Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries & Director, OceanCanada Partnership Dr. Megan Bailey Associate Professor, Dalhousie University & Co-Applicant, OceanCanada Partnership Dr. Derek Armitage Professor & Director, School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability (SERS), University of Waterloo & Co-Applicant, OceanCanada Partnership Chief Russ Jones Haida Nation & contributor to Sea Change & Advisory Board Member, OceanCanada Partnership Dr. Nadja Steiner Fisheries, Oceans and the Canada Coast Guard & contributor to Sea Change & Co-Applicant, OceanCanada Partnership Dr. Evan J. Andrews Banting Fellow, TBTI and Ocean Frontier Institute Memorial University & contributor to Sea Change & HQP, OceanCanada Partnership

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 11:00 am  – 12:30 pm Online: over Zoom NOTE: There will be a live viewing event in Halifax. Please indicate your interest in participating on the RSVP form

For more information and to RSVP: https://oceans.ubc.ca/SeaChange/

WELCOME to the 1st IOF Seminar of Academic Year 2024/5!!!! IOF SEMINAR – September 13, 2024 Solving the sustainability challenges to achieve desirable ocean futures at the food-climate-biodiversity nexus The ocean’s capacity to sustain life and support human wellbeing is increasingly threatened by intensifying climate change that exacerbates other non-climatic human stressors such as overfishing, pollution, and invasive species. Solutions to achieve ‘desirable’ ocean futures that support climate mitigation and adaptation, sustainable food production, and biodiversity conservation are urgently needed. Here, we examine the pathways through which portfolios of solution options could contribute to solving the challenges at the nexus of climate, food and biodiversity. We highlight how scenarios and models with participatory approaches can be used to facilitate the co-development of climate-resilient pathways for ocean futures that bring together knowledge and perspectives from stakeholders, right-holders and knowledge holders.

Dr. William W.L. Cheung Professor and Director, Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries

Friday, September 13, 2024 – 11:00am  – 11:50am Live: AERL Theatre, 2202 Main Mall, UBC Online: over Zoom IOF community members (students, faculty and staff) do not need to RSVP for this seminar series. UBC members, alumni, and all others, please RSVP at: https://oceans.ubc.ca/rsvp-iof-seminars/