How climate change is changing your favourite wine
UBC-led research shows climate change is heating up wine regions worldwide—altering how grapes grow, ripen and how your wine tastes. If you drink wine, chances are it already tastes different—rising global temperatures are transforming winegrowing regions around the world. A major global study led by UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship researchers reveals that temperatures during the growing season have increased globally across the major wine regions. On average, regions have warmed by the equivalent of almost 100 extra growing degree days (GDD)—a measure of the cumulative heat that vines are exposed to, influencing their growth and ripening. “Europe is feeling the biggest impact, […]
Dr. Stephen Sheppard awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal
UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship wishes to congratulate Dr. Stephen Sheppard on being awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal!
Notes from the Field: Volume 5
This issue of UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship’s “Notes from the Field” explores strategies like assisted migration, species diversification, and thinning to mitigate climate change impacts on British Columbia’s forests.
UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship Co-Hosts Successful Young Scientist Forum on Climate Change
The Young Scientist forum explored innovative solutions to climate change, focusing on bamboo’s potential as a nature-based solution.
2nd International Young Scientist Forum – Bamboo Resources in a Changing Climate
This online forum explores innovative bamboo-based solutions to combat climate change, covering a range of topics.
Wildfires and Climate Change Webinar
Register now for this free online webinar hosted by Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR – Curitiba, Brazil), Global Affairs Canada, and the UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship. This international collaboration aims to bring people together and facilitate discussions about Wildfires and Climate Change.
Harnessing Nature’s Power to Prevent Floods in Canada
We spoke with Dr. Mitchell to learn how natural ecosystems can help shield millions of Canadians from the impacts of flooding.
John Vaillant: Fire Weather – Presentation and Panel Discussion
Join bestselling writer John Vaillant for a talk about our changing climate and the new realities of wildfire.
UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship at COP29: Advancing Quality and Integrity in Forestry Climate Solutions
PhD student Chunyu Pan and Dr. Guangyu Wang are joining a UBC delegation attending COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Chunyu talks with us about the event they are hosting and nature-based strategies for climate solutions.
Marina Melanidis Awarded UBC Young Alumni Award
UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship would like to congratulate Marina Melanidis on being awarded UBC’s Young Alumni Award.