Julia Baird

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  • Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Human Dimensions of Water Resources and Water Resilience, Brock University
A view of the Yaqan Nukiy, also known as the Lower Kootenay Band First Nation, wetland restoration project is seen near Creston, B.C. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Norm Allard

Ripple effect: How public attitudes can shift governments toward sustainable, and resilient, water systems

Julia Baird, Brock University; Gary Pickering, Brock University, and Gillian Dale, Brock University

The results of a new study are clear: resilient water governance systems are effective and enjoy strong public support. The time is now to build resilience into our global water systems.
Decisions made by those in charge of wildfire response can have a major impact on how quickly the fire is contained. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Joining forces: How collaboration can help tackle Canada’s escalating wildfire threat

Julia Baird, Brock University; Angela Guerrero, Queensland University of Technology; Daniel Nohrstedt, Uppsala University; Örjan Bodin, Stockholm University, and Robert J Summers, University of Alberta

Effective collaboration may be a key to minimizing impacts of the growing wildfire season in Canada.
Virtual reality may be a useful tool to increase public awareness and empathy for ocean environments. (Shutterstock)

Virtual reality may help us develop empathy for oceans and marine life

Jessica Blythe, Brock University; Colette Wabnitz, University of British Columbia; Gary Pickering, Brock University; Julia Baird, Brock University; Kirsty L Nash, University of Tasmania, and Nathan Bennett, University of British Columbia

Empathy is an important factor in getting people to act on environmental issues. Virtual reality can bring oceans closer to home for those who can’t experience the wealth of marine ecosystems.

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