From Problems to Solutions
Environmental challenges can seem overwhelming. We’re constantly bombarded with news and information about air and water pollution, climate change, habitat and species loss, food shortages and other problems that threaten humanity. In the School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability (SERS), we understand the seriousness of these challenges – but we are focused on solutions that will allow us to navigate towards a sustainable future.
We invite you to wander through our site to find out more about who we are, what we do and how to join us.
Blog
Can northern agriculture contribute to global food security?
The Soil Ecosystems Dynamics Lab at SERS, under the leadership of Dr. Maren Oelbermann, is collaborating with the BioSoil North team at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Together, they are using a multidisciplinary approach to address the challenges of harnessing Happy Valley-Goose Bay's potential for sustainable commercial crop production. The research focuses on developing sustainable agricultural techniques to enhance soil fertility and crop yields in this northern boreal area while sequestering carbon and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions.
Truth and reconciliation actions that emerged while exploring co-reclamation of oil sand-degraded homelands
This blog entry dives into co-reclamation of oil sands-degraded homelands at Fort McKay First Nation and the truths and complementary reconciliation actions that emerged from the project.
Conservation and Restoration Ecology (CaRE): You break it, We fix it, Revisited
The research group that Prof. Stephen Murphy leads studies restoration and conservation generally. The projects that the group undertakes cover a wide subject area and have a variety of partners. Prof. Murphy updates us on the latest activity in his dynamic group - restoration, conservation, policy, practice, endangered species, ecology, earthworms, pollen, life, and death. What more can you ask for?
News
Chantel Markle named Canada Research Chair
Dr. Chantel Markle is named Canada Research Chair in Wildlife Ecohydrology and Global Change.
Celebrating our Spring 2024 graduates
The Spring 2024 convocation was held June 11th, and we congratulate all of our graduating students on their accomplishments. A few graduating students from SERS achieved significant milestones. This includes our distinguished academic achievement winner and the Faculty of Environment valedictorian.
Book co-edited by Derek Armitage charts a sustainable future for Canada's oceans
Just in time for World Ocean’s Day, Derek Armitage has co-edited a new book on creating a sustainable future for Canada’s oceans and coasts.