This lecture will explore the impact of climate change on the flora and fauna of the Arctic and what should be done to mitigate these issues of endangered species, biodiversity loss and ecosystem shifts. Actions begin with supporting the rightsholders of the land and waters. The Indigenous communities of the Arctic have intimate knowledge that needs to be respected and funded.
The Flora And Fauna Of The Arctic
DATE
April 16, 2027
TIME
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
LOCATION
New Life Church
Lecture Details
Lecturer: Dr. Shoshanah Jacobs
Dr. Shoshanah Jacobs is a Professor in the College of Biological Sciences at the University of Guelph and University Fellow in Contextual Education. After a B.Sc. and M.Sc. from the University of New Brunswick, Shoshanah earned a Ph.D. from the University of Ottawa in 2008, researching Arctic seabird ecophysiology in Nunavut. Dr. Jacobs teaches and conducts research on climate change in the Arctic and elsewhere.
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