Research summary
In light of the ambitious commitments being made to address climate change, both in Canada and internationally, incremental approaches to sustainability are insufficient to deliver necessary long-term, transformational outcomes, says Dr. Sarah Burch. She says a more targeted, evidence-based approach is needed that engages a wider variety of actors, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which often struggle with gaps in capacity. Burch’s research involves collaborating direct with SMEs in nine countries to design sustainability experiments, build capacity, and accelerate innovation, to lead to more resilient, inclusive, low-carbon communities.