My current research focus is on sustainable food, water and energy systems in remote northern villages, and emphasizes research at the intersection of climate, weather, policy, community health, food security and sovereignty. Embedded in this is the idea of both history and food and water system innovation, with work in place on community gardens, greenhouses, alternative energy sources, water infrastructure, housing and shelter, and new ways to think about rural community design; in part, the goal here is to find and implment collaborative solutions that will reduce rural village dependence on large urban centers. We are looking too at how changes in climate and weather are affecting ecosystem structure and function, at the impact of rapid change on rural communities, and perhaps more importantly, how individuals and communities are responding to change.
