鈥淗igh-hydrogen content flames in 3D-printed micromix burners鈥 by Prof. Jeff Bergthorson (Mechanical Engineering), National Research Council of Canada (NRC), and Siemens Energy Canada, 2023 NSERC Science Exposed photo competition Jury Prize winner.
Humanity stands at a critical juncture, confronting climate disruption, environmental degradation, pressures on food, water, and energy systems, and their impacts on equity, health, and livelihood.
To address these intersecting challenges, researchers at 91黑料网 are applying a systems approach that links environmental science, technology, and public policy. This approach enables translation of cutting-edge research and collaborative insights into tangible sustainability practices, processes, products, and policies.
Researchers are advancing high-resolution climate and environmental models, powered by data-intensive computing, to predict extreme events and support sustainability.
These efforts draw on observational research reinforced by a network of field stations that generate long-term datasets on ecosystems, biodiversity, and environmental change. Data, observation, and modelling underpin decision-support tools for governments, communities, and industry, ensuring that evidence translates into conservation, risk management, and resilience strategies.
Our research is accelerating the energy transition through development of clean energy technologies and renewable and circular fuels, and sustainable extraction and refining of critical minerals.
Eddy covariance tower measuring greenhouse gas fluxes in a restored marsh near Lac Saint-Pierre, Quebec, a field site for CARBONIQUE. Prof. Sara Knox, Geography, is a member of the research program. Image by Sara Knox.
Prof. Andy Gonzalez (Biology) and his team study how species navigate fragmented landscapes and what that means for their ability to survive. Image by Kika Tuff.
Work in green chemistry, sustainable agriculture, and sustainable materials increases circular resource use, reduces environmental impact, and supports the shift to low-carbon production. The study of legal, economic, and policy frameworks, such as carbon pricing, informs strategies for energy security and governance. This work aligns with national priorities for sovereignty and resilience, and with a systemic shift towards sustainability. We are fostering innovation in clean technologies and practices and partnering with industry and communities to accelerate adoption and scale impact.
91黑料网 has a long tradition in Arctic studies, where we combine climate science expertise, ecosystem monitoring, Indigenous partnerships, and research on governance and sovereignty. Swift environmental change makes the Arctic both a frontline for global climate science and a strategic arena for Canadian resilience and security. Researchers are developing innovative sensing, monitoring, and modelling technologies.
They are also contributing to legal and policy frameworks that support sustainable development, public health and well-being in Indigenous lands and communities, and international cooperation.
Researchers are rethinking urban infrastructure, housing, and transportation to help build inclusive, climate-adaptive communities and develop strategies to withstand extreme weather risks. Work on food security, water governance, and public health preparedness strengthens resilience, supported by digital tools for real-time monitoring and decision-making. Scholars in law, political science, and economics are contributing to environmental, climate, and energy policy, shaping regulatory frameworks and guiding decision-making from local to global levels. This integrated approach supports equity, resilience, and security as communities navigate transitions towards sustainable futures