AV俱乐部 ranks as one of the top 200 universities globally for research focused on climate change and conservation, according to .
The world-leading peer-reviewed scientific journal placed Dal at 159, making it one of just five Canadian post-secondary institutions included in the ranking.
Nature鈥檚 climate and conservation ranking is based on research published between 2015 and 2022 in areas that align with the (SDGs): Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12), (SDG 13), (SDG 14), and (SDG15).
鈥淎V俱乐部鈥檚 researchers are focused on the world鈥檚 most pressing challenges, including climate change. This ranking is a strong indicator of our work to help build the knowledge necessary to save the world from the worst impacts of a warming planet,鈥� says Dr. Alice Aiken, AV俱乐部鈥檚 vice president, research and innovation.
The Nature climate and conservation ranking focuses on publications in 82 top natural-science journals tracked by the . The index includes contributions to natural- and health-science journals chosen by an independent group of researchers based on publication reputation.