The CAPI Fellows’ Series is part of CAPI’s Policies for Land Use, Agriculture & Nature (PLAN) 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 (Register for May 27th)

Building Resilience: Policies for Economic Sustainability and Productivity in Canadian Agriculture 

May 27, 2025 | 1:00–2:00 PM 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; PhD Candidate, Laval University ‘
• Andu Berha, CAPI Doctoral Fellow; PhD Candidate, University of Alberta

Webinar 2 (Register for May 29th) 

Strengthening Ecosystem Resilience: Localized Policies, Innovative Practices, and Farmer Participation

May 29, 2025 | 1:00–2:00 PM 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; PhD Candidate, University of Waterloo
• Ehsan Pashanejad, CAPI Doctoral Fellow; PhD Candidate, University of British Columbia