Dr. Jeremy Pittman appointed to National Advisory Committee for climate change

Thursday, July 7, 2022

On Wednesday, June 22nd, Dr. Jeremy Pittman, Associate Professor in the School of Planning, was appointed as a member of new federal Nature Advisory Committee (NAC), created by Environment and Climate Change Canada to foster ways for Canadians to engage positively with our natural environment.

Dr. Pittman will 

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bring his experience working on climate change adaptation, sustainability, and environmental policy issues with both federal and provincial governments in Canada. His areas of expertise include species at risk and biodiversity conservation, sustainable natural resource practices in the agricultural industry, nature-based climate solutions, and ecosystem services.

In addition, helping to advance the development of Canada’s post-2020 biodiversity strategy and working as a part of a team of 21 members, Pittman will be collaborating with his colleagues to increase levels of engagement in nature.

The complete article can be found here.