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The dean of the Faculty of Environment, Bruce Frayne,  reflects on 2024’s achievements, including the launch of Environment 2035, transformative student experiences, and groundbreaking initiatives like the Future Cities Institute. He expresses gratitude to the community and leadership for their resilience and collaboration. Looking ahead to 2025, he shares optimism for a sustainable and equitable future.

At the Evergreen Banquet, the Faculty of Environment celebrated outstanding alumni, students, and donors who exemplify environmental leadership and innovation. The event featured a dynamic panel on sustainability challenges, highlighted the transformative power of community support, and inspired action toward a sustainable future.

Gender and the Global Land Grab introduces a feminist conceptual framework to analyze land governance policy around the world. Dr. Andrea Collins shows how gender norms, biases, and expectations shape land politics at different levels of governance. 

Researchers from the University of Waterloo and the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions partnered with the BC Provincial Government to produce reports on flood resilience, with the latest focusing on best practices for managed retreat decision-making, providing essential guidance for BC communities facing climate change impacts.

The Faculty of Environment gathered for a vibrant third annual Fall Food Truck Social, enjoying delicious food and fostering connections within the community.

Congratulations to Dr. Helen Jarvie who has been awarded a University Research Chair in recognition of her contributions to water quality science and management. 

The Government of Canada announced that Drs. Felicitas Egunyu, Amr ElAlfy and Helena Shilomboleni are Insight Development Award recipients. Each scholar has received funding to enable their research, furthering our collective understanding of individuals and societies, as well as to inform the search for solutions to societal challenges.

Dr. Katie Plaisance shares insights into why organizations are increasingly employing collaborative approaches to problem-solving, and why it is core to the Faculty of Environment.

Ashley Salvador (MA ‘20) is an Edmontonian making waves as one of the youngest city councillors in the city’s history. She is the 2023 Recent Alumni Inspiration Award winner.

Michael is a visionary Senior Research Scientist at the Canadian Forest Service of Natural Resources Canada. He is the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award winner.