University of Guelph Funding Supports Cross-Campus Environmental Research Projects

From climate impacts on migrating caribou to the “green” effects of plant-based ingredients, six projects by University of Guelph researchers have been selected for funding by U of G’s Guelph Institute for Environmental Research (GIER).

The interdisciplinary projects were chosen through GIER’s Small Grants Program competition.

Dr. Madhur Anand, director of the institute, said the diverse perspectives and approaches represented by the projects are needed to address the dual crises of biodiversity loss and climate change.

“Every year, it is inspiring to discover and support the imaginative ways in which GIER researchers across our colleges aspire to sustain our environment and improve life for humans and other species,” she said.

Referring to International Mother Earth Day marked on April 22 by the United Nations, Anand said, “These new projects highlight the spirit of International Mother Earth Day. Now more than ever, we need a shift to a more sustainable economy that works for both people and the planet.”

Since 2020, GIER’s Small Grants Program has supported 27 cross-disciplinary projects involving researchers from all seven U of G colleges.

GIER is intended to stimulate research collaborations across campus and at interdisciplinary boundaries. Researchers are encouraged to apply during next year’s call, to be posted in fall 2023.