The CAPI Fellows’ Series is part of CAPI’s Policies for Land Use, Agriculture & Nature program focused on advancing solutions that enable us to feed the world sustainably, protect farmland, preserve nature and biodiversity and promote food security. The initiative is supported in part by the RBC Foundation through RBC Tech for Nature.
Webinar 1 – Building Resilience: Policies for Economic Sustainability and Productivity in Canadian Agriculture
May 27 2025, 1–2 p.m. ET
Explore the financial and policy tools that shape the resilience of farms, including soil conservation, climate impact and insurance programs.
Panelists:
- Courtney Anderson, CAPI Distinguished Fellow, Courtney C. Anderson Professional Corp.
- Dislène Sossou, CAPI Doctoral Fellow, Ph.D. Candidate, Laval University
- Andu Berha, CAPI Doctoral Fellow, Ph.D. Candidate, University of Alberta
Webinar 2 – Strengthening Ecosystem Resilience: Localized Policies, Innovative Practices, and Farmer Participation
May 29 2025, 1–2 p.m. ET
Delve into the role of science, technology and participatory governance in protecting biodiversity on Canadian farmlands.
Panelists:
- Tom Nudds, CAPI Distinguished Fellow, Professor Emeritus, University of Guelph
- Kwaku Twum, CAPI Doctoral Fellow, Ph.D. Candidate, University of Waterloo
- Ehsan Pashanejad, CAPI Doctoral Fellow, Ph.D. Candidate, University of British Columbia