Applied ecology forms the cornerstone of this theme, intertwining ecological research with real-world applications and emphasizing the integration of social, economic, political, and institutional factors for effective environmental management and problem-solving.
鈥�Monitoring and tracking wildlife species that are key sources of traditional food for Northern communities lets us measure the impacts that environmental change and resource development have had, and will have, on wildlife and human populations.鈥�
鈥擠r. Kyle Elliott, Canada Research Chair in Arctic Ecology
Increasingly rapid global changes鈥攃limate, technology, population, consumption and urbanization鈥攁re affecting ecosystems at all scales. Our research addresses some of the most pressing environmental and ecological challenges facing our country and our planet.
To ensure real world impact on decision-making, ecological studies are complemented by efforts to build a better understanding of the relevant social, economic, political, and institutional contexts.
Research highlights
- 笔谤辞蹿别蝉蝉辞谤听Kyle Elliott, Canada Research Chair in Arctic Ecology, and 笔谤辞蹿别蝉蝉辞谤听Murray Humphries, McGill Chair in Northern Research, use bio-logging鈥攁 technology which enables direct and continuous time and space measurements鈥攖o monitor changes in the abundance and health of wildlife populations and northern seabirds and their impact on traditional food security.
- Professor Niladri Basu, Canada Research Chair in Environmental Health Sciences, conducts research in toxicology and human health to identify and address the risks associated with contaminants in the environment. His research supports public health actions and policies that improve environmental quality and human health in Canada and internationally.
- Research in 笔谤辞蹿别蝉蝉辞谤听Elena Bennett鈥檚 lab centres on the simultaneous management of multiple ecosystem services (food, freshwater and fibre, places for recreation, flood control and climate regulation) to maximize benefits and mitigate declines.