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Songbirds and humans share some common speech patterns

webfull — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 18:00:25 +0000

If you listen to songbirds, you will recognize repeated melodies or phrases. Each phrase is made up of distinct sounds, strung together. A study from researchers at �㽶��Ƶ has found that the song phrases of many songbird species follow patterns that are similar to those used in human speech. At least in some respects.

Published: 22 June 2021

Climate Adaptation in Post-Pandemic Economic Recovery

webfull — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:59:50 +0000

The post-COVID19 pandemic economic recovery plans provide a unique opportunity to make economies and communities more adapted and resilient to climate change. ISID Professor of Practice Jamal Saghir and Ede Jorge Ijjasz-Vasquez, former Senior Director for Sustainable Development and Infrastructure at the World Bank, discuss in ISID's latest policy brief.

Published: 4 March 2021

Experts: International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste | September 29

webfull — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 14:14:27 +0000

This year represents the first ever observance of the International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste. The COVID-19 pandemic continues generating significant challenges to food security in many countries. These challenges include disruptions in supply chains, quarantine measures, and the closure of much of the hospitality industry and schools. All these measures have resulted in a loss of markets for producers and distributors, making the situation even more challenging. (United Nations)

Published: 28 September 2020

ISID Professor of Practice Christian Novak at OECD's 2020 conference on Private Finance for Sustainable Development

webfull — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 14:31:25 +0000

McGill-ISID's Professor of Practice Christian Novak participated last week at the OECD's 2020 conference on Private Finance for Sustainable Development.

Published: 5 February 2020