Nicolas Brunet

Nicolas Brunet is an Associate Professor and Latornell Professor in Environmental Stewardship at the University of Guelph's School of Environmental Design and Rural Development. His research focuses on community-based approaches to environmental decision-making, particularly in Indigenous and northern communities. He holds a PhD in Renewable Resources from McGill University and an MSc in Rural Planning and Development from the University of Guelph.

His work emphasizes co-developed research with Indigenous agencies, addressing governance of wildlife, resource extraction impacts, and community-based monitoring (CBM). Key projects include fisheries governance in First Nations, Inuit youth engagement in Nunavut, and policy frameworks for effective communication in Arctic research.

Brunet’s research spans Canada and the Philippines, addressing extractive industries' social-ecological effects. He leads the Resilience & Environmental Stewardship Network and mentors graduate students in fieldwork across remote regions.