The IPSF project at Lakehead University, which is led by Dr. Brigitte Leblon (Dean, Natural Resources Management) and Dr. Glenda Bonifacio (Dean, Social Sciences and Humanities), aims to conduct collaborative research with select universities of the Indo-Pacific region, specifically targeting the Republic of Korea, Japan, the Philippines, Fiji, and Vanuatu. This project will examine the impact of climate change on the natural and social environments, the geographically specific risks from natural hazards, and the gendered implications of climate change mitigation and adaptation for sustainable development, using a multidisciplinary approach.