How landscape heterogeneity shapes bee diversity and crop pollination

Co-Sponsored IBioS - BRC Seminar

Date, Time: October 15 | 12 - 1 pm
Location: Michael Smith Laboratories (2185 East Mall)

Learn more here.

Symposium on Human-Wildlife Coexistence in Agricultural Landscapes

Highlighting 4 keynotes with external speakers and 9 UBC faculty talks

Date, Time: October 16 | 9 am - 6 pm (incl. reception with student poster presentations)
Location: Michael Smith Laboratories (2185 East Mall)

Symposium is free for the UBC Community, but seating is limited. Full schedule and registration here

Adventures and Misadventures in Interdisciplinary Research

IBioS Graduate Student Series

Date, Time: October 21, 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Location: Biodiversity Reseach Centre, #1024

Register here.

Is China an environmental friend or foe for Southeast Asia?

This Bangladeshi article discusses the nuances in how China is the biggest investor in Southeast Asia’s clean energy projects, but its companies are in the headlines for pollution and environmental degradation, and features commentary from IBioS member Dr. Juliet Lu.

Read the full article here.

What the WTO's deal to curb fisheries subsidies means

This article discusses the landmark WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, which entered into force on Sept. 15 after a quarter century of negotiations. It is only the beginning in tackling harmful subsidies toward ensuring sustainability of fish stocks, coastal communities and the planet's oceans. From IBioS member Dr. Rashid Sumaila and colleagues.

Read the full article here.

UN experts ‘disappointed’ over Japan’s decision

This article discussed the implications and regret over Japan’s decision to discharge potentially still radioactive Fukushima nuclear plant water into the ocean, warning that it could impact millions across the Pacific region. Featuring commentary from IBioS member Dr. David Boyd.

Read the full article here.