MA Environment and Management Theses
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Environmental perceptions among Indo-Canadian, Sri Lankan Canadian and Filipino-Canadian communities in Surrey, British Columbia
(2019-09-18)The purpose of this thesis is to understand the perspectives of the environment among Indo-Canadian, Sri Lankan-Canadian and Filipino-Canadian immigrant communities who reside in Surrey, British Columbia. Environmental ... -
Creating a procedural framework for restitution between an indigenous family and gold mining company in Northeastern Ontario
(2019-07-16)The study creates a procedural framework for establishing positive long-term working relationships around principles of consent among others between an individual Indigenous family and a gold mining company to deal with ... -
Towards biocultural diversity conservation. Knowledge, cultural values and governance of species at risk : the case of the White Sturgeon (Canada) and the Mekong Giant Catfish (Thailand)
(2019-06-13)To better understand the concept of biocultural diversity and its value in species conservation, my research explored the role of local fishers’ knowledge and cultural values in decision-making about the conservation of ... -
Ktunaxa knowledge and governance : reframing cumulative effects assessment and management
(2019-05-08)Since the arrival of Canadian colonial administration, the Ktunaxa Nation has experienced many different types of land and resource development by outsiders within their homelands and the cumulative impacts of these ... -
The Nicaragua canal : an exploration of Nicaragua’s canal laws and their Impact on the country’s environment framework
(2019-05-01)Building an inter-oceanic canal has been a dream in Nicaragua for over a century, with several attempts over this span. In 2013, the country passed two laws (Law 800, Law 840) and signed a concession agreement (MCA), ... -
Community resilience to seismic events : a case study of Haida Gwaii, Canada
(2019-04-18)Small, remote communities situated along the Pacific Northwest coast of British Columbia are vulnerable to seismic events including earthquakes, and near- and far-field tsunamis. These have the potential to affect community ... -
What are the attitudes of off-highway vehicle users towards their environmental impacts?
(2019-03-14)This study was designed to illuminate how Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) users view their impact on, and relationship with, the environment. The target group for this study were individuals who rode any vehicle classified as ... -
Indigenous knowledge in environmental co-management in the Yukon
(2019-01-17)The purpose of this thesis was to investigate the role of Indigenous Knowledge in the context of co-management in the Yukon. The research assessed the extent to which a protected area management plan co-managed by the Yukon ... -
The meat of the matter : using social marketing to influence red meat purchase behaviour
(2018-11-10)The production and consumption of red meat presents a significant threat to environmental health and sustainability at a global scale. This study evaluates community-based social marketing tools as a means of reducing red ... -
Identifying solutions for brownfield redevelopment of former landfill sites in the city of Delta, Metropolitan Vancouver
(2018-11-09)In Canada, planners and policy makers are continuously seeking ways to improve the quality of life in urban areas, including the redevelopment of brownfield sites such as former landfills. The City of Delta, Metropolitan ... -
Evaluating the effectiveness of collaboration in British Columbia environmental assessments within the mining sector
(2018-11-03)An effective Environmental Assessment (EA) process in British Columbia (BC) is desirable for many reasons, though perhaps most importantly it can help ensure industrial development is conducted in an environmentally ... -
A study of ecosystem services that draw users to Tombstone Territorial Park and a review of potential conflict areas
(2018-04-25)This study is an evaluation of the ecosystem services (ES) in Yukon's Tombstone Territorial Park (TTP), the spatial distribution of those ES and the location of potential user conflict areas within the park. Cultural ... -
Come hell or high water : a comparative analysis of the 2013 High River flood response
(2018-04-18)Southern Alberta and the Town of High River were impacted by the most devastating floods in Alberta history in 2013 (MNP, 2015, p. 1). This research was designed to analyze how well prepared the Government of Alberta and ... -
The role of microfinance institutions in advancing smallholder resilience and food security under a climate changed present and future
(2018-04-14)This thesis investigates the organizational design and program outputs of 162 microfinance institutions (MFIs) within 20 nations at-risk of food insecurity. The study involved a cross-examination of microfinance institutions ... -
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve’s Pacific Traverse Trail: Exploring Parks Canada’s Environmental Impact Assessment Process
(2018-03-09)This research investigated Parks Canada Agency’s (PCA) environmental impact assessment (EIA) process using Pacific Rim National Park Reserve's (PRNPR) Pacific Traverse Trail (PTT) as a case study. Research assessed ... -
Determinants of success for community-based food projects : case study of local initiatives in North Shore, BC
(2017-12-22)There is an interest towards strengthening the local food system on North Shore, BC. This research addresses several community-based projects of the North Shore: food distribution by local agricultural producers, sustainable ... -
The role of restaurants in advancing food system goals in Victoria
(2017-12-22)The negative implications of an industrialized food system have become more apparent to governments and citizens, leading to food policy development that encourages transparency and resilience. Restaurants have an important ... -
Ontario’s growth plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and its impact on waste diversion rates : case study of the regional municipality of Durham
(2017-12-22)Two Ontario provincial acts with sustainability as their primary objective have contradictory environmental strategies. Urban intensification legislation, the Places to Grow Act and its companion document the Growth Plan ... -
Indigenous knowledge in Wagiiwing and applications in harvesting and management
(2017-09-11)Waywayseecappo First Nation in the Greater Riding Mountain Area of Manitoba is faced with challenges to manage natural resources while balancing contemporary and traditional ways of knowing. How do Anishinabe from ... -
Achieving sustainability in Canadian households through sustainability leadership created by a coaching program
(2017-07-24)This thesis analyzed a green coaching program administered by the David Suzuki Foundation that aims to spread household level sustainability practices in Canada and builds leadership for sustainability. The inquiry asked ...
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