ResNet Concludes Seven-Year Research Initiative with Final Event at McGill University
ResNet wraps up seven-year run with final event at McGill
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ResNet, a major Canadian research network, held its final event at McGill University on May 22, 2023, celebrating its seven-year journey in transforming the understanding of working landscapes. The initiative fostered collaboration among over 200 researchers and partners, producing significant outputs including a new ecosystem services mapping platform.
- 01ResNet was funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada and involved over 200 researchers and partners.
- 02The initiative focused on recognizing the multiple benefits of working landscapes, such as food production and biodiversity.
- 03A key output was the Ecosystem Services Observatory System of Canada (ESOS-C), designed to help users explore ecosystem interactions.
- 04More than 100 graduate students and postdoctoral researchers were trained, many of whom have established connections in various sectors.
- 05Elena Bennett, the initiative's leader, emphasized the importance of building networks alongside delivering research outputs.
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On May 22, 2023, ResNet, a significant research network funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, concluded its seven-year initiative with a final event at McGill University. The event highlighted the collaborative efforts of over 200 researchers, students, and partners aimed at transforming the understanding of 'working landscapes'—areas used for food production, forestry, and energy. The initiative, led by Elena Bennett, introduced the Ecosystem Services Observatory System of Canada (ESOS-C), an innovative mapping platform that allows users to explore the interconnectedness of various ecosystem services. Bennett noted that ResNet not only produced valuable scientific outputs but also trained over 100 graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, many of whom are now well-connected in their respective fields. The approach of engaging communities from the outset marked a significant shift in research methodology, emphasizing the importance of relationships in scientific inquiry. As ResNet wraps up, Bennett remains hopeful about the future of sustainability research, highlighting the ongoing collaborations that have emerged from this initiative.
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The ResNet initiative has fostered new collaborations and provided tools for better decision-making regarding ecosystem management in Canada.
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