Our current research
Our research tackles the biggest environmental challenges of our time. From restoring ecosystems to understanding human connections with nature, our faculty and research teams work across disciplines to find real-world solutions. With expertise in ethnoecology, ecological restoration, and political ecology, we collaborate with communities, policymakers, and scientists to support a more just and sustainable future.
Arctic Landscape Ecology Lab
In the , Dr. Trevor Lantz and his team study how the Arctic's environment is changing, from permafrost melting to increased shrubs. By analyzing landscapes and ecosystems, they aim to understand these changes and how to address them.
Coastal Justice Collective
As Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Political Ecology, Dr. Sarah Hunt / Tłaliłila’ogwa works collaboratively with diverse communities, students and knowledges to re-envision justice across the scales of Indigenous bodies, homes and lands/waters.
Curran Research Group
Dr. Deborah Curran’s team dives into the world of water and watershed sustainability, examining how laws and policies can help or hinder our response to environmental changes. They're all about making sure communities can adapt and thrive, using water wisely and respectfully.