The following paper about the High-Resolution Seasonal Climate Prediction for Prince Edward Island has been recently accepted for publication by Climate Dynamics. Nawaz, R.A., X. Wang, A.A. Farooque, S. Basheer, J. Maqsood, E.O. Neokye. High-Resolution Seasonal Climate Prediction with Stepwise Cluster Analysis: A Case Study for Prince Edward Island, Canada. Climate Dynamics, accepted on March 12, 2025. More details will come soon once the paper is published.
Title: Advanced machine learning for regional potato yield prediction: analysis of essential drivers Journal: npj Sustainable Agriculture DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s44264-025-00052-6 Abstract: Localized yield prediction is critical for farmers and policymakers, supporting sustainability, food security, and climate change adaptation. This research evaluates machine learning models, including Random Forest and Gradient Boosting, for predicting crop yields. These models can be adapted for in-season yield forecasting, providing predictions as early as one month before […]
Title: Turning Waste into Wealth: Pioneering the Bioeconomy for a Sustainable Future Presenter: Dr. Bishnu Acharya, Associate Professor, University of Saskatchewan Date & Time: May 30, 2025, 1:00 – 2:00 PM (Atlantic Time) Registration: https://t.ly/S3YC7 (The webinar is free but registration is needed to receive the Zoom link). Abstract: In a world facing the dual crises of climate change and resource depletion, there lies a critical but often overlooked opportunity: […]
Title: Advanced Mechanized Systems for Sustainable Food Production Presenter: Dr. Travis Esau, Associate Professor, Dalhousie University Date & Time: May 23, 2025 01:00 PM (Atlantic Time) Registration: https://t.ly/Rfs5d (The webinar is free but registration is needed to receive the Zoom link). Abstract: Wild blueberries are a perennial crop native to northeastern North America and are one of eastern Canada’s most economically important crops, with a 2021 farm gate value of […]
Title: Repurposing Biomass and Organic Waste into Engineered Biocarbon Materials Presenter: Dr. Yulin Hu, Assistant Professor, University of Prince Edward Island Date & Time: March 21, 2025, 1:30 – 2:30 PM (Atlantic Time) Registration: https://t.ly/f2e2q (The webinar is free but registration is needed to receive the Zoom link). Abstract: Biocarbon materials are carbonaceous solids derived from biomass and organic waste through thermochemical conversion at a limited O2 condition. The use of […]
Title: Building a Resilient Cropping System Amidst Climate Change Presenter: Dr. Mumtaz Cheema, Professor, Memorial University of Newfoundland Date & Time: March 7, 2025, 1:00 – 2:00 PM (Atlantic Time) Registration: https://t.ly/7w8v9 (The webinar is free but registration is needed to receive the Zoom link). Abstract: Agricultural sustainability faces threats from climate change, traditional agronomic practices, extensive agrochemical use, tillage practices, and soil degradation, lead to nutrient losses and elevated […]
Title: Social-ecological vulnerability and risk of coastal flooding and erosion Journal: International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2025.105286 Abstract: This study presents a global comprehensive vulnerability and risk assessment of social-ecological systems to flooding and erosion in 136 major coastal cities. The risk index was estimated using an indicator-based risk assessment approach, combining hazard, exposure, and vulnerability. The results show that cities exhibiting greater risk are mostly in Asia, […]
CLISA (CLImate Smart Agriculture) is the first multi-institutional training program in Canada towards climate smart agriculture to help address the need for HQPs who possess appropriate knowledge and expertise in climate change, precision agriculture, water and soil management, sustainable food production and food value chains, and climate-smart financing and policies to promote the development and application of innovative technologies and strategies in Canadian farming practices. The CLISA initiative is led by Dr. Xander […]
Dr. Xander Wang is among the 2025 award winners celebrated by ESIP. Below is the information derived from a recent news release posted on the ESIP website: “The Charles S. Falkenberg Award is a joint award through the American Geophysical Union (AGU) and Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP). The award recognizes an early to mid-career scientist who has contributed to the quality of life, economic opportunities and stewardship of the […]
We have recently redesigned the website of Climate Smart Lab in order to help the visitors better explore our research activities with a cleaner user interface. The new website is now up running at its official domain: https://climatesmartlab.ca. Previously, the website of Climate Smart Lab can also be accessed at other two different domains (i.e., https://climatesmartlab.upei.ca and https://projects.upei.ca/climate-smart-lab). With this new update, these previous domains will be automatically forwarded to […]
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.