The Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change is presenting a seminar series this year entitled "Africa Is Not A Country". This series aims to address the absent, inadequate, skewed, and inaccurate representation of Africa and African issues in global discourse. About the Seminar “Africa Is Not a Country” is a hybrid seminar series that aims […]
Urban Wilds Urban Wilds is a seminar series that explores the ecological evolution of cities, focusing on wilderness as an ecological attribute that expresses freedom and possibility in urban spaces. The series examines how cities function as ecologically dynamic and fertile terrain that produces novel assemblages. About the Seminar Cities are largely spaces of control […]
by Nilanjana Ganguli , Anna Maria Subic, Janani Maheswaran and Byomkesh Talukder Abstract: Urban agriculture is gaining recognition for its potential contributions to environmental resilience and climate change adaptation, providing advantages such as urban greening, reduced heat island effects, and decreased air pollution. Moreover, it indirectly supports communities during weather events and natural disasters, ensuring food security and fostering community cohesion. However, concerns about planetary health […]
By Katherine Tse Introduction The Humber River Catchment (HRC), covering around 900 square kilometers, is the largest catchment managed by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA). Rapid urban development to accommodate population growth will likely impact the catchment's hydrology, sparking concerns about its resilience and response to increased impervious surfaces and stormwater runoff. Under […]
By Kelly Gingrich This project began when I realized, during my studies of climate education, that the literature kept skirting around directly questioning economic growth. We know that continuous economic growth cannot be maintained on a finite planet without overshooting Earth’s biocapacity (which is already well underway). Continuing to run into this roadblock in climate […]
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If you need more information about putting together a petition or appeal, please book an appointment with your Academic Advisor as they can provide insight into the particular process you will need to follow given your unique circumstance. Two sites that we encourage students to be mindful of are Important Dates which provides students information […]
Welcome to the September/October 2024 edition of the EUC Research Update - bringing you highlights from research and scholarly activities at York University's Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change. We invite you to view our other recent updates on our Research News page. Research Spotlights Lina Brand Correa and the MES IDS Group: Bringing degrowth […]
Global Geography explores how human societies and physical environments are deeply connected and constantly changing. Students learn how to analyze global processes including urbanization, uneven development and inequality, migration and identity formation, and environmental change. The field allows students to combine approaches from the social sciences, humanities, and physical sciences to identify solutions to some […]