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Dr. Evan Fraser

Biologist and Professor, University of Toronto Co-founder and Inaugural President of the Canadian Black Scientists Network

Contribution:

Dr. Evan Fraser is recognized for his significant contributions to advancing food policy in Canada and globally. As Director of the Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph, his interdisciplinary research focuses on creating sustainable, equitable, and productive global food systems while fostering climate resilience. His dedication to public engagement has raised awareness of critical food system issues through books, documentaries, and educational tools.

Dr. Fraser was selected for this award in recognition of his leadership in shaping food policy and transforming food systems, exemplifying a strong commitment to integrating scientific research into policy for a more sustainable and resilient future.

Proposal:

[1] Ferrario, F., Araújo, C. A. S., Bélanger, S., Bourgault, D., Carrière, J., Carrier-Belleau, C., Dreujou, E., Johnson, L. E., Juniper, S. K., Mabit, R., McKindsey, C. W., Ogston, L., Picard, M. M. M., Saint-Louis, R., Saulnier-Talbot, É., Shaw, J.-L., Templeman, N., Therriault, T. W., Tremblay, J.-E., & Archambault, P. (2022). Holistic environmental monitoring in ports as an opportunity to advance sustainable development, marine science, and social inclusiveness. Elementa: Science of the Anthropocene, 10(1), 00061. https://doi.org/10.1525/elementa.2021.00061 [2] Chapter 4.5 – Green Port Governance | Port Economics, Management and Policy. (2020, September 24). https://porteconomicsmanagement.org/pemp/contents/part4/green-port-governance/ [3] Canada, T. (2019). Backgrounder on Canada’s port system. ACFP 15851935; ACFP. https://tc.canada.ca/en/marine/backgrounder-canada-s-port-system [4] Ferrario, F., Archambault, P., & Templeman, N. (2021). A scan of environmental monitoring in top ports around the globe. Can. Tech. Rep. Fish. Aquat. Sci. 3428: vii + 36 p. [5] Walker, T., & Adams, M. (2021). How shipping ports can become more sustainable. Dalhousie News. https://www.dal.ca/news/2021/03/29/how-shipping-ports-can-become-more-sustainable.html

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