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Dr. Robert Newell is an Assistant Professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Climate Change, Biodiversity, and Sustainability at the University of the Fraser Valley's School of Environment and Sustainability. His work bridges climate action, biodiversity conservation, and community-based planning, with a focus on participatory methodologies and systems thinking.
- Graduate Diploma in Planning, University of Waterloo (2021-22)
- PhD in Geography, Royal Roads University (2017)
- Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship (2017-19)
- M.A. in Environment and Management, Royal Roads University (2009)
- B.Sc. in Biology and Statistics, University of Victoria (2005)
His research employs systemic frameworks to analyze synergies between climate imperatives and sustainability objectives. Key projects include developing interactive visualization tools for community engagement and applying climate-biodiversity-health nexus approaches to municipal planning. He also teaches courses on critical sustainability issues.
Recent publications demonstrate expertise in food system resilience, decolonizing planning, and participatory system mapping, often combining GIS and mixed methods. Current affiliations include Research Associate at the Food and Agriculture Institute and leadership roles in sustainability education.
- 2022 Kelly Award for Team Teaching (with Leanne Pyle)
- 2021 SSHRC Grant for food systems research
- Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship (2017-19)
Newell's methodological toolkit includes quantitative analysis (regression, GIS), qualitative coding, and systems mapping. He collaborates across institutions, with recent projects spanning British Columbia municipalities and global food system scenarios. His work emphasizes equitable transitions and co-benefits of climate action.
