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 […]
The following paper about the advancement of machine learning techniques for potato yield prediction has been recently accepted for publication by npj Sustainable Agriculture. Tamayo-Vera, D., M. Mesbah, Y. Zhang, and X. Wang. Advanced Machine Learning for Regional Potato Yield Prediction: Analysis of Essential Drivers. npj Sustainable Agriculture, accepted on January 21, 2025. More details will come soon once the paper is published.
Title: Climate change impacts on coastal ecosystems Journal: Environmental Research: Climate DOI: https://doi.org/10.1088/2752-5295/ad9f90 Abstract: As the planet undergoes unprecedented climate changes, coastal ecosystems stand at the frontline of ocean-land interactions and environmental changes. This overview explores the various climate-related challenges transforming coastal ecosystems and their responses to these pressures. Key climate-related stressors—including warming, sea level rise, ocean acidification, changes to freshwater availability, and shifts in circulation and disturbance patterns—pose significant […]
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.