Welcome to the March 2025 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 Peri Dworatzek: Deriving Ontario Municipal-level Ecological Footprint and Biocapacity data. […]
by Calvin Lakhan Recently, I had the pleasure of giving a guest lecture to a group of Fleming College students enrolled in the waste management program. It's always so exciting to see how many young and curious minds are entering the space - the future of waste management research is a bright one. As part […]
by Mahtot Gebresselassie Numerous lawsuits have been filed against transportation network companies (TNCs) Uber and Lyft for lack of disabled accessibility of the transportation service they facilitate, with some of the lawsuits focusing on wheelchair accessibility. The research question that drives this study is: What are the perceptions, experiences, and preferences of wheelchair users regarding […]
The University of Ghana and York University have partnered in an IDRC Women RISE initiative supporting action-oriented and gender-transformative research on how women's health and their work intersect and interact in the context of preparedness, response and recovery from COVID-19. Women RISE is aligned with priority 3.5 of the United Nations Research Roadmap for COVID-19 Recovery on […]
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 […]
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 […]