CPAWS Southern Alberta EVENTS

Webinar — Turning Biomass at Risk of Wildfire into Bioenergy: A Win-Win Solution for Remote and Indigenous Communities of Canada

A Free Lunch-Hour Webinar with Nicolas Mansuy

December 17, 2025
12-1PM
Online (Teams Webinar)

The global urgency of more damaging wildfires calls for proactive solutions. Integrating fire-smart fuels management with bioenergy could reduce wildfire risk while providing feedstock for bioenergy. Combining national remote sensing data and community-based information, we explore this strategy in off-grid communities in Canada who are heavily dependent on diesel for their energy needs, many of which are home to Indigenous peoples.

This free webinar, co-hosted with CPAWS Northern Alberta, will explore innovative approaches to wildfire risk.

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Biography

Nicolas Mansuy is a researcher at Natural Resources Canada, Canadian Forest Service. He works at the crossroads of forest bioeconomy, sustainable resources management and climate strategy. His interest lies in designing and leading interdisciplinary research initiatives that deliver measurable economic, environmental, and social value, particularly in resource-intensive landscapes.