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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, April 1, 2016 | 10 Sheridan professor receives grant for climate change work by Nathan Howes Special to the Beaver Those most impacted by climate change should have a larger role in shaping policy in Canada and developing countries, such as India, says an Oakville Sheridan College professor. Nicolette Little, an equality advocate, was recently awarded a national grant, through Mitacs Canada, to research the inclusion of women, rural and coastal groups in forming climate change strategies. She will spend three months (June-August) in New Delhi, India, working with government leaders, NGOs, journalists and advocacy groups in a comparative study on Canada and India. The findings will be used to formulate India's climate policy going forward and forge relations between Indian and Canadian researchers at Jamia Millia Islamia and York universities, respectively, in the exploration of climate justice. "This research will evaluate the extent to which women, as well as rural and coastal groups -- some of the most sensitive when it comes to the challenges of climate change in the developing world -- are being heard as we struggle to come to grips with major world change," said Little, who is currently enrolled in York and Ryerson universities' joint Communication and Culture PhD program. The Oakville woman works with Daniel Drache, a York University professor who has collaborated with Jamia Millia Islamia before, Sheridan College Professor Nicolette Sheridan and her research colleague Tyrone Hall. They have been awarded a national grant to research the inclusion of women, rural and coastal groups in forming climate change strategies. | submitted photo and research colleague, Tyrone Hall. An idea for Little and Hall to work on an international project recently came to fruition. The teamwork would combine climate justice and India's commitment to "truly matching" its calls for action, as well as examining the country's effectiveness at helping those most impacted. "Women are highly , highly susceptible to the fallout of climate change, especially in developing countries, as well as coastal and rural groups," said Little, noting Hall, a climate change specialist, will accompany her to New Delhi. The Mitacs Globalink Research Award, which they both received, provides funding to support senior undergraduate and graduate student research projects abroad. Having financial backing indicates the importance of the study, Little said, as it's something that will contribute to "helpful learning and innovative research." "It is tying together researchers' from across the world in a collaborative way that speaks well to the community's ability to work together towards problems that are facing our countries that need to be resolved," said Little. "It's definitely going to be quite a different experience researching in India (because) I've never been there." While overseas, Little and Hall will be focusing on "slightly different things," she said, noting he will be tackling policy-making and speaking with government figures. The Sheridan professor will be looking at climate change from a social justice point-of-view -- getting feedback from advocacy groups representing women, coastal and rural populations, journalists and NGOs. "After we do our field work, we move into the writing phase. Tyrone and I will be working together on that. We get along like absolute gold. We have a good respect for each other," said Little. While gender equality has improved in Canada, everything from the age gap and climate change policy, to discussions on sexual assaults, "tells us we still have a long way to go," she said. "There have been a number of problems reflecting some views of women that need to see Little on p.16 Doctors recommend the kyBoot "kyBoots help you keep balance and activate your muscles, from your toes to your back: they are helpful in the treatment of pain in the heels and forefeet, and are a method of choice to support the treatment of pain in the Achilles tendon and back." - Dr. Markus Müller, specialist in orthopaedic surgery, foot surgery practitioner, Lucerne Spring Special Save % 24 YEARS of Business Excellence KyBoots will help you with.... · Back Pain · Improving circulation · Knee pain · Strengthening muscles · Foot conditions · Improving posture We Match rnment The Gove senior discounts · bonded & insured · family owned & operated the hS pay t! n 1-877-662-4440 www.customdirectwindows.com Stoney Creek Over 20,000 sq ft manufacturing facility! we Enjoy a FREE Kyboot walking test, at the Medicine Shoppe on Lakeshore Rd. East Pharmacist/Owner Richard Price 267 Lakeshore Rd. E., Oakville Mon.-Fri. 10-6, Sat. 9-1 A Trusted name in Oakville for over 20 years! www.kybun.com w o e ti N a c o locally owned and manufactured in hamilton L 352 Dosco Drive Rebate r Energy Sta ViSit our Showroom today buy direct from the factory and SaVe big 905.842.2770