Barry Smit

Agriculture Expert

“The relationship between crop and climate change is a natural one. It’s clear that in the near future, farmers will face tougher growing conditions than ever before as drought, imperfect soil and extreme weather conditions become more prevalent”

Professor and Canada Research Chair in Global Environmental Change, University of Guelph

barry smit Barry’s research explores the vulnerability and adaptations of communities and socio-economic systems to global environmental changes, especially climate change. This interdisciplinary and applied research has been undertaken in developed and developing countries. His research has also addressed the sustainability of agriculture and agro-ecosystem health and the implications of changing conditions for resources and livelihoods. He also has experience with multi-criteria evaluation, cumulative effects assessment and international development.

Challenge: Agriculture