Climate Forum 2025 was successfully hosted on August 18-20, 2025 in the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation, St. Peter’s Bay, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Climate Forum 2025 offered 3 days of enriched activities, including keynote presentations, poster presentations, panel discussions, and field visits in PEI. The Climate Forum is a flagship scientific event launched by Dr. Xander Wang in 2023 through the partnership between the Canadian Centre for […]
On July 16, 2025, Lucy Li from the Climate Smart Lab was interviewed by CBC News to talk about her ongoing MSc research related the effects of coastal erosion on people’s mental health. Lucy Li has launched an online survey to invite participants to share their experiences and opinions about coastal erosion. The survey is available at https://forms.gle/38nLPjQ5SyyWEQpf8. It is anonymous and takes abut 10–15 minutes to complete. Anyone 18 […]
Title: Optimizing potato yield mapping and prediction: Integrating satellite-based remote sensing and machine learning for sustainable agriculture Journal: Computers and Electronics in Agriculture DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2025.110636 Abstract: Precision agriculture and sustainable farming require crop yield prediction and mapping. PEI is a major Canadian potato producer. However, PEI potato yield prediction research is limited. This highlights a literature gap and the need for improved data-driven precision agriculture in PEI. High-resolution satellite imagery and machine learning (ML) […]
Title: Assessing human health risks associated with wastewater flooding Journal: Environmental Impact Assessment Review DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eiar.2025.108031 Abstract: Exposure to wastewater, resulting from flooding of sanitary sewer systems during extreme weather events, presents a critical public health challenge, exacerbated by climate change and population growth. Wastewater contains a mixture of biological and chemical contaminants, posing significant health risk to communities, and leading to lingering risks of mould growth in flooded buildings. […]
The following paper about Lobster Yield Dynamics in a Warming Ocean: A Case Study in Prince Edward Island, Canada has been recently accepted for publication by Foods. Khan, M., X. Wang., K. K. Thakur., R. Guild., R. A. Nawaz, and M. Awais. Lobster Yield Dynamics in a Warming Ocean: A Case Study in Prince Edward Island, Canada. Foods accepted on June 09, 2025. More details will come soon once the […]
The following paper about assessing human health risks associated with wastewater flooding has been recently accepted for publication by Environmental Impact Assessment Review. Aziz, F., X. Wang., M.Q.Mahmood & O. Juliette. Assessing human health risks associated with wastewater flooding. Environmental Impact Assessment Review, accepted on June 02, 2025. More details will come soon once the paper is published.
🌍 Discover What’s New in CHRIS! Join us for a free webinar on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, from 1–2 PM ADT to learn about the PEI Climate Hazard & Risk Information System (CHRIS) and it latest updates. This session is for anyone – no previous experience is needed. 🔍 What is CHRIS? CHRIS is an interactive mapping tool that helps users explore climate hazards across PEI. It provides details on […]
Title: A literature review of climate change-related risk factors for cancer development Journal: Environmental Research Health DOI: https://doi.org/10.1088/2752-5309/adcfb9 Abstract: The effects of climate change are wide-reaching, impacting both natural ecosystems and human populations, with the increased exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation and high temperatures causing extensive health problems and disruptions in food and water supplies, exacerbating existing health issues. Climate change also aggravates extreme weather events, leading to environmental catastrophes […]
Title: Urban flood modelling: Challenges and opportunities – A stakeholder-informed analysis Journal: Environmental Modelling & Software DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2025.106507 Abstract: Modelling urban floods is essential for disaster prevention, yet it faces limitations in accuracy due to technical, operational, and functional constraints. The study employs a primary market research analysis to explore the perspectives of both academic and non-academic experts in urban flood modelling (UFM). Identified issues include inadequate spatial and temporal […]
The following paper about the Urban Flood Modelling: Challenges and Opportunities – A Stakeholder-Informed Analysis has been recently accepted for publication by Environmental Modelling & Software. Mahmood, M.Q., X. Wang, F. Aziz, & N. Dogulu. Urban Flood Modelling: Challenges and Opportunities – A Stakeholder-Informed Analysis. Environmental Modelling & Software, accepted on April 28, 2025. More details will come soon once the paper is published.
Here in the Climate Smart Lab, we are a group of people developing sustainable climate solutions with cutting-edge technologies to help build climate-resilient communities. Collectively, we are working together with experts from all disciplines to build a climate-smart future for the next generation and many generations to come.