Eric Kennedy

Disaster and Health Emergency Urban Systemic Risk (DHEUSeR) Transformation Cluster

Project Overview Title: Disaster and Health Emergency Urban Systemic Risk (DHEUSeR) Transformation ClusterFunding Agency: DHEUSeR (Disaster and Health Emergency Urban Systemic Risk Transformation Cluster)Goal: To develop interdisciplinary methods and digital tools to assess and mitigate the impact of solar storms on power systems, enhancing infrastructure resilience and public safety. Project Summary Complex hazards and systemic […]

Developing a North American Blueprint for Wildland Fire Science

Project Overview Title: Developing a North American Blueprint for Wildland Fire ScienceProject OverviewFunding Agency: Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF)Goal: To strengthen predictive services and support knowledge retention within wildland fire management agencies, enhancing decision-making and organizational resilience across North America. Project Summary This project aims to develop a foundational blueprint for wildland […]

Understanding and Improving Wildfire Risk Mitigation Partnerships with Local Governments 

Project Overview  Title: Understanding and Improving Wildfire Risk Mitigation Partnerships with Local Governments Funding Agency: Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) – Wildfire Resilient Futures Initiative Goal: To build and mobilize foundational wildland fire knowledge and enhance partnerships between local governments for wildfire risk mitigation.  Project Summary  This project focuses on improving wildfire risk mitigation efforts by fostering collaboration […]

Understanding Participation in FireSmart's Neighbourhood Recognition Program

Project Overview Title: Understanding Participation in FireSmart's Neighbourhood Recognition ProgramFunding Agency: Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre Inc. (CIFFC)Goal: To explore the factors influencing participation in the FireSmart Neighbourhood Recognition Program (NRP), with a focus on identifying key motivations, barriers, and strategies for expanding the program's impact. Project Summary This project, led by Dr. Eric B. […]