by Natalie Wood As a Trinidad-born Canadian, Black, lesbian, feminist, artist, and mother, I am acutely aware that discrimination, and ongoing structural violence in Canada and the US have led to quantifiable premature deaths and impacted the ability of Black subjects, to live lives unfettered by the physical, emotional, and social experience of institutionalized and […]
by Melissa Theodore In recent years, many Black History Month programs and themes have focused on Black Futures. Paying homage to Black people, who have paved the way by acts of resistance, in a white supremacist nation-state is important. It’s also important to address current issues and highlight the actions that are necessary to achieve […]
by Anjolaoluwa Oyelade The history of black people in Canada is a complex and layered one, with a long history of discrimination and inequality in the workplace. This discrimination has had dire implications for Black Canadians who continue to experience the impacts of this historical discrimination in their workplace today. By understanding the history of […]
by Balikisu Osman, Environmental Studies PhD Candidate Ghana is one of the few countries often praised for achieving impressive reductions in hunger. The 2022 Global Hunger Index report reveals Ghana’s hunger score has declined by more than 50 percent since the year 2000. At the Crans Montana Forum held in November 2022, where critical issues of global food security […]
Welcome to the January 2023 edition of the EUC Research Update - bringing you highlights from research activities at York's Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change. We invite you to view our past updates on our Research News page. Research Spotlights Stefan Kipfer talks about his new book on (neo-)colonial aspects of capitalist urbanization Read […]
The Global Goals can only be met if we work together. SDG 17 encourages global partnerships to build a better world. EUC researchers have worked extensively to establish collaborative networks and programs, spanning continents, disciplinary focus, and applying research to real-world solutions. (Re)Building Canada’s First Indigenous-led research station The Scotty Creek Research Station (SCRS) is […]
Compassion and a strong moral compass is essential to every democratic society. Compassion and a strong moral compass are essential to a democratic society. SDG 16 promotes commitments to peace, global justice, and strong and inclusive institutions. EUC researchers are dedicated to building more inclusive and peaceful societies for sustainable development in Canada and around […]
A flourishing life on land is the foundation for our life on this planet. SDG 15 promotes the conservation and restoration of terrestrial ecosystems. This requires collaborative efforts to reduce deforestation, to promote biodiversity, and to prevent land and freshwater degradation. EUC researchers use interdisciplinary approaches to ensure diverse forms of life can flourish on […]
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development. Oceans are essential to human life on Earth; they provide us with food and water, and regulate the planet’s weather. SDG 14 seeks to keep our oceans and coastlines healthy for all living beings who rely on them by reducing pollution and […]
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. Climate change is a real and undeniable threat to the entire planet. SDG 13 requires urgent collaborative action to combat climate change. The EUC is committed to acting with urgency to tackle climate change and its global impacts through education, innovation, and capacity building. Climate […]