An Evening with Carol Colfer: Exploring Gender, Inequality & Colonialism in the Context of International Forestry
What does decolonization look like in the context of academia? How do we tackle inequality in international forestry and associated research? How does gender intersect with all of this? Our evening with Carol Colfer (interviewed by Terry Sunderland) covered a lot of ground, informed by her many decades in the field, from Indonesia to Oman, and even […]
Watch Dr. Terry Sunderland’s IRES Faculty Seminar
Curious about optimal ways forward for conservation that break away from the dichotomous view that pits people against nature and instead embraces the importance of this symbiotic relationship? Watch Dr. Terry Sunderland’s IRES Faculty Seminar for his talk on conservation, access, and food security!
One Amazon: Indigenous Asháninka Perspectives on Food Security
As part of her PhD research into food security in the amazon, Winy formed part of the research project “One Amazon” and worked with Indigenous Asháninka communities from 2022 to 2024. During her time in Peru, she collaborated with two videographers to document and tell the stories that emerged throughout this collaborative research process. […]
In Memoriam: Davison J. Gumbo CIFOR-ICRAF senior scientist, COLANDS colleague
“Davison Gumbo was a legend in all senses of the word. He was a man of great warmth, humility, and decency and I would count him as a dear friend as well as an unwavering colleague. Originally from Zimbabwe, Davison completed his tertiary education at Clark University in Massachusetts, in the eastern United States. His […]
Terry receives funding from the New Frontiers Research Fund for research on mangroves
Terry received $1,500,00 in research funding from the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) through the 2023 International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Competition. The Co-developing Decision Support System for Coastal Mangrovebased Socio-ecological Systems in Eastern and Western Africa (CoastMan) project will explore the essential ecosystem services and climate change protection that Coastal […]
Sam and Debbie are awarded the John G. Bene Fellowship
Sam and Debbie were recently awarded the John G. Bene Fellowship to support their PhD fieldwork in Ghana and Colombia, respectively. “Forest ecosystems are as vulnerable to changing climate conditions as other ecosystems, and the immediate and long term effects on those ecosystems and on people’s livelihoods are considerable and often devastating. There is much […]
The Sunderland Lab is in Branchlines Spring 2024
The Sunderland lab was recently featured in Branchlines, a publication from UBC Forestry’s Alumni and Development Engagement team. The article describes the lab’s focus on “interconnections between forests, food security and varying interests, such as mining and other operations under the banner of economic development, on landscapes”. “This work involves establishing a long-term presence within […]
Terry is appointed academic director for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC
Terry was recently appointed the academic director for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, which provides comprehensive scholarships to students from Sub-Saharan Africa. In the words of UBC Forestry’s Dean, Rob Kozak, “Terry is incredibly well positioned to provide leadership and strategic oversight for this important university-wide initiative. Not only does he bring a wealth of […]
Terry participated in a two-day workshop on participatory management planning for the Okomu National Park
Terry recently traveled to Nigeria to participate in a two-day workshop on a participatory management plan for the Okomu National Park held in Okomu, Edo State. “The workshop was put together by the Society for Sustainability and Conservation Education for Rural Areas (SCERA), in collaboration with National Park Service […]
New Article “‘Fortress’ conservation policies threaten the food security of rural populations” Authored by Terry
Terry recently published an article titled “‘Fortress’ conservation policies threaten the food security of rural populations” in The Conversation. The article finds that “Conservation, especially when modelled on notions of “pristine nature” — environments untouched by human influence — can create obstacles by limiting access to important food sources. We must shift from strict fortress conservation […]