Publications

Publications

  Research papers published in refereed journals:

  • VanVolkenburg, H., I. Vandeplas, K. Touré, S. Sanfo, F. Lamarana Baldé, and L. Vasseur.  2022. Do Covid-19 and food insecurity influence existing inequalities between women and men in Africa? Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 19, 2065. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19042065.
  • Marco-Heredia, R., R.M.B. Torres, L. Vasseur, L. Puhl, D. Barreto and C.G.H. Díaz-Ambrona. 2022. Sustainability dimensions assessment in four traditional agricultural systems in the Amazon. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, section Land, Livelihoods and Food Security 5:782633.
  • Chen, Y., Z. Liu, J. Régnière, L. Vasseur, F. Ke; S. Chen, J. Li, J. Huang, G.M. Gurr, M You and S. You. 2021. Large-scale genome-wide study reveals climate adaptive variability in a cosmopolitan herbivore. Nature Communications 12: 7206. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-27510-2.
  • Vasseur, L., H. VanVolkenburg, I. Vandeplas, K. Touré, S. Sanfo and F.L. Baldé. 2021. The Effects of Pandemics on the Vulnerability of Food Security in West Africa—A Scoping Review. Sustainability 2021, 13, 12888. https://doi.org/10.3390/su132212888
  • Ke, F., L. Vasseur, H. Yi, L. Yang, B. Wang and M. Kang. Gene flow, linked selection, and divergent sorting of ancient polymorphism shape genomic divergence landscape in a group of edaphic specialists. Molecular Ecology 31: 104-118. DOI: 10.1111/mec.16226
  • Pozsgai, G., G.L. Lövei1, L. Vasseur, G. Gurr, P. Batáry, J. Korponai, N.A. Littlewood, J. Liu, A. Móra, J. Obrycki, O. Reynolds, J.A. Stockan, H. VanVolkenburg, J. Zhang, W. Zhou and M. You. 2021. Irreproducibility in searches of scientific literature: a comparative analysis. Ecology and Evolution. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.8154.
  • Zhang, X., S. Chen, L. Shi, D. Gong, S. Zhang, D. Zhan, L. Vasseur, Y. Wang, J. Yu, X. Xu, R. Qi, W. Wang, Y. Ma, P. Wang, N. Ye, D. Ma, Q. Zhao, X. Ma, X. Kong, J. Lin, L. Wei, Y. Ma, R. Li, G. Hu, H. He, L. Zhang, H. Wang, R. Ming, H. Tang and M. You. 2021. Haplotype-resolved genome assembly provides insights into evolutionary history of the tea plant Camellia sinensis. Nature Genetics https://doi.org/10.1038/s41588-021-00895-y.
  • Gauthier, S., B. May and L. Vasseur. 2021. Ecosystem-based Adaptation to Protect Avian Species in Coastal Communities in the Greater Niagara Region, Canada. Climate 9, 91. https://doi.org/10.3390/cli9060091.
  • Caspell, M. and L. Vasseur. 2021. Evaluating and visualizing drivers of coastline change: A Lake Ontario case study. ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information. Special issue Geomatic Applications to Coastal Research. 10: 375. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijgi10060375
  • Izurieta, G, A. Torres, J. Patiño, C. Vasco, L. Vasseur, H. Reyes and B. Torres. 2021. Exploring community and key stakeholders’ perception of scientific tourism as a strategy to achieve SDGs in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Tourism Management Perspectives 39: 100830. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tmp.2021.100830
  • Vasseur, L. 2021. How Ecosystem-Based Adaptation to Climate Change Can Help Coastal Communities through a Participatory Approach. Sustainability 13, 2344. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13042344.
  • Shi, L., H. He, G. Yang, H. Huang, L. Vasseur* and M. You*. 2021. Are yellow sticky cards and light traps effective on tea green leafhoppers and their predators in Chinese tea plantations? Insects 12, 14. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects12010014
  • DeCock-Caspell, M. and L. Vasseur. 2021. Responding to natural disasters with disaster risk reduction and management. Facets 6: 240–251. DOI: 10.1139/facets-2020-0032 (featured article).
  • Vasseur, L. 2021. Enjeux d’éducation aux changements climatiques auprès des communautés. Éducation relative à l’environnement: Regards, recherches, réflexions 15:2. DOI : 10.4000/ere.5908 (republished: Volume 16 – 2 | 2021, URL: http://journals.openedition.org/ere/8092 ; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4000/ere.8092.
  • Baker, J., D. Dupont and L. Vasseur. 2021. Exploring Canadian Ramsar sites Ecosystem and Sustainability. Wetlands 41: article 6. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13157-021-01417-6
  • He, H., L. Shi, G. Yang, M. You and L. Vasseur. 2020. Ecological Risk Assessment of Soil Heavy Metals and Pesticide Residues in Tea Plantations. Agriculture 10, 47; doi:10.3390/agriculture10020047.
  • Chen, W., Y. Dong, H.S.A. Saqib, L. Vasseur, W. Zhou, L. Zheng, Y. Lai, X. Ma, L. Lin, X. Xu, W. He and M. You. 2020. Functional analysis of duplicated glucosinolate sulfatases in the development and host adaptation of Plutella xylostella based on a CRISPR/Cas9 system. Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 119: 103316. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibmb.2020.103316.
  • Peng, L., Q. Wang, M. Zou, Z. Liu, Y. Qin, L. Vasseur, L. Chu, Y. Zhai, W. He, G. Yang and M. You. 2020. CRISPR/Cas9-mediated vitellogenin receptor knockout reveals its reproductive functions in Plutella xylostella. Frontiers Physiology (in press, December 18, 2019)
  • Zhang, L., X. Jing, W. Chen, Y. Wang, J. Lin, L. Zheng, Y. Dong, L. Zhou, F. Li, F. Yang, L. Peng, L. Vasseur, W. He and M. You. Host plant-derived miRNAs potentially modulate the development of a cosmopolitan insect pest, Plutella xylostella. Biomolecules 9, 602; doi:10.3390/biom9100602.
  • Daigle, C. and L. Vasseur. 2019. Is It Time to Shift Our Environmental Thinking? A Perspective on Barriers and Opportunities to Change. Sustainability 11, 5010. Doi:10.3390/su11185010.
  • Peng, L., L. Wang, M. Zou, L. Vasseur, Q. Wang, L. Chu, Y. Qin, Y. Zhai and M. You. Identification of Halloween genes in Plutella xylostella and their functional analysis using RNA interference. Frontiers Physiology10, 1120. Doi: 10.3389/fphys.2019.01120
  • Zhang, L., X. Jing, W. Chen, J. Bai, L. Vasseur, W. He, M. You. Selection of reference genes for expression analysis of plant-derived microRNAs in Plutella xylostella using qRT-PCR and ddPCR. PlosOne (submittedMarch 21, 2019, accepted July 21, 2019).
  • Ke, F., S. You, S. Huang, W. Chen, T. Liu, W. He, D. Xie, Q. Li, X. Lin, L. Vasseur, G.M. Gurr, and M. You. Herbivore range expansion triggers adaptation in a newly-associated third trophic level species and sharedmicrobial symbionts. Scientific Reports 9:10314 (submitted January 3, 2019, accepted June 14, 2019, published July 16, 2019)
  • Chen, W., W. He, Y. Dong, L. Lin, X. Ma, H.S.A. Saqib, X. Xu, L. Zhang, X. Jing, L. Peng, Y. Wang, L. Vasseur, W. He and M. You. Implication for DNA methylation involved in the host transfer of diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L.). Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology. e21600: 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1002/arch.21600
  • Zhao, Q. W. Zhong, D. Ma, W. He, Y. Li, L. Vasseur and M. You. 2019. Genome-wide profiling of the alternative splicing provides insights into development and sex determination in Plutella xylostella. BMC Genomics20:463. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-019-5838-3.
  • Wyckhuys, K.A.G., G. Pozsgai, G.L. Lovei, L. Vasseur, G.M. Gurr, O.L. Reynolds and M. Goettel. 2019. Culturomics Global Disparity in Public Awareness of the Biological Control Potential of Invertebrates. The Science of the Total Environment 660: 799-806.
  • Torres, B., L. Vasseur, R. López, P. Lozano, Y. García, Y. Arteaga, C. Bravo, C. Barba and Antón García. 2019. Structure and above ground biomass along an elevation gradient: a case study in an Evergreen AndeanAmazon Forests of Napo, Ecuador. Agroforestry Systems. doi.org/10.1007/s10457-018-00342-8
  • Wyckhuys, K.A.G., A.C. Hughes, C. Buamas, A.C.  Johnson, L. Vasseur, L. Reymondin, J.P. Deguine, and D. Sheil. 2019. Biological control protects tropical forests. Communications Biology 2: article 10 (2019).
  • Plante, S. L. Vasseur and J. Santos-Silva. Adaptation des communautés côtières aux effets des changements climatiques sous l’angle de la résilience : lier la gouvernance locale au développement durable. VertigO 18 (2) :URL : http://journals.openedition.org/vertigo/22079 ; DOI : 10.4000/vertigo.22079
  • Vasseur, L. 2018. Learning the role of biodiversity monitoring in a biosphere reserve. International Journal of UNESCO Biosphere Reserves 2 (1): 18-21.
  • Hameed, M.S., Z. Wang, L. Vasseur and G. Yang. 2018. Molecular Cloning and functional analysis of Argonaute-3 in diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella). International Journal of Molecular Sciences 19: 1249; doi:10.3390/ijms19041249.
  • Vasseur, L., R. Labbe and M. Goettel. 2018. Use of biological control against arthropod pests in Canadian greenhouse crop production. Journal of Biosafety 27: 1-15.
  • You, Y., M. Xie, L. Vasseur and M. You. 2018. Selecting and Validating Reference Genes for Quantitative Real-time PCR in Plutella xylostella (L.). Genome 61: 349-358.
  • Xia, X., B. Sun, G. Gurr, L. Vasseur, M. Xue and M. You. 2018. Gut microbiota mediating insecticide resistance of Plutella xylostella. Frontiers in Microbiology 9: article 25. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2018.00025.
  • Lin, J., X. Xia, X. Yu, J. Shen, Y. Li, H. Lin, S. Tang, L. Vasseur and M. You. 2018. Gene expression profiling provides insights into the immune mechanism of Plutella xylostella midgut to microbial infection. GENE647: 21-30.
  • Zhao, Q., D. Ma, Y. Huang, W. He, Y. Li, L. Vasseur and M. You. 2017. Genome-wide investigation of transcription factors provides insights into transcriptional regulation in Plutella xylostella. Molecular Genetics and Genomics 293(2), 435-449. doi.org/10.1007/s00438-017-1389-y
  • Wang, D., L. Li, L. Vasseur, Y. Li and G. Yang.  2017. De novo transcriptome sequencing of Isaria cateniannulata and comparative analysis of gene expression in response to heat and cold stresses. PlosONE 12 (10): e0186040. doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0186040 O
  • Peng, L., Y. Yang, M. Zou, L. Wang, W. He, Y. Wang, Q. Wang, L. Vasseur and M. You. 2017. Transcriptome profiling of the ovary reveals genes involved in oogenesis in the diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae). GENE 637: 90-99.
  • Huang, Y., B. Zeng, Y. Wang, X. Xu, Q. Meng, Y-P. Huang, L. Vasseur and M. You. 2017. Functional characterization of Pol III U6 promoters for gene knockdown and knockout in Plutella xylostella. Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (in press August 28, 2017).
  • Vasseur, L., M. Thornbush and S. Plante. 2017. Climatic and Environmental Changes Affecting Communities in Atlantic Canada. Sustainability 9, 1293; doi:10.3390/su9081293.
  • Zhao, Q., D. Ma, L. Vasseur, and M. You. 2017. Segmental duplications in Lepidoptera genomes reveal species-specific adaptive evolution. BMC Evolutionary Biology 17: 161. DOI 10.1186/s12862-017-1007-y
  • Vasseur, L., D, Horning, M. Thornbush, E. Cohen-Shacham, A. Andrade, E. Barrow, S. Edwards, P. Wit, and M. Jones. Complex problems and unchallenged solutions: bringing ecosystem governance to the forefront of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Ambio doi:10.1007/s13280-017-0918-6
  • Chen, W., L. Vasseur, M. You, J. Li, C. Wang, R. Meng, G.M. Gurr. 2017. Parasitoids manipulate zombie caterpillar feeding behaviour to reduce risk of intra-guild predation. Scientific Reports 7: 42636 doi:10.1038/srep42636.
  • Jia, X., X. Ye, J. Chen, X. Lin, L. Vasseur and M. You. Purification and biochemical characteristics of a cyclodextrin glycosyltransferase from Geobacillus thermoglucosidans CHB1. Starch. DOI: 10.1002/star.201700016
  • Xia, X., D. Zheng, H. Zhong, B. Qin, G.M. Gurr, L. Vasseur, J. Lin, Y. Wang, F. Song, Y. Li, H. Lin and Mi. You. Metagenomic sequencing of diamondback moth gut microbiome unveils key holobiont adaptations for herbivory. Frontiers in Microbiology (26 April 2017) doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2017.00663.
  • Vasseur, L. 2017. Chapter 7. Diversifying the garden: a way to ensure food security and women empowerment. In Fletcher, A.J. and W. Kubik (Eds). Women in Agriculture Worldwide: Key Issues and Practical Approaches. Gower Publishing, Surrey, UK. Published July 13, 2016: 103-115.
  • Chen, Y., L. Vasseur and M. You. 2017. Potential distribution of the invasive loblolly pine mealybug, Oracella acuta (Hemiptera: Pseudococidae), in Asia under future climate change scenarios. Climatic Change 141: 719-732.
  • Shi, L., L. Vasseur, H. Huang, Z. Zeng, G. Hu, X. Liu and M. You. 2017. Adult leafhoppers Empoasca onukii Matsuda change behaviors under varying light conditions. PlosONE 12(1): e0168439. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0168439
  • Lin, J.,  X. Xia, J. Shen, Y. Li, H. Lin, S. Tang, L. Vasseur and M. You. Expression profiling of the immune genes in response to microorganism infections in the Plutella xylostella midgut. Insect Science (accepted September 28, 2016).
  • Lin, M., L. Vasseur, G. Yang, G. Gurr and M. You. 2016. Wetting properties changing with insect development: behavioural and morphological differences between nymphs and adults of Empoasca onukii Matsuda. Scientific Reports 6: 37026 | DOI: 10.1038/srep37026
  • Qi, W., X. Ma, W. He, W. Chen, M. Zou, G.M. Gurr, L. Vasseur and M. You. 2016. Characterization and expression profiling of ATP-binding cassette transporter genes in the diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L.). BMC Genomics 17:760. DOI 10.1186/s12864-016-3096-1
  • Gallant, D., L. Léger, D. Berteaux, N. Lecomte and L. Vasseur. 2016. Linking time budgets to habitat quality suggests that beavers are energy maximizers. Can. J. Zool. 94: 671-676.
  • Baird, J., R. Plummer, R. Bullock, D. Dupont, T. Heinmiller, M. Jollineau, W. Kubik, S. Renzetti, and L. Vasseur. 2016. Contemporary water governance: navigating crisis response and institutional constraints through pragmatism. Water 8: 224. doi:10.3390/w8060224
  • Baird, J., A. Dzyundzyak, R. Plummer, R. Bullock, D. Dupont, M. Jollineau, W. Kubik, G. Pickering, and L. Vasseur. 2016. Ecosystem Perceptions in Flood Prone Areas: A Typology and its Relationship to Preferences for Governance. Water 8: 191. doi:10.3390/w8050191.
  • Vasseur, L. and M. You. 2016. Facing climate change through sustainable agriculture: Can results from China be transferred to Africa? In Bryant, C. M. Adama Sarr and K. Delusca (Eds.). Agricultural Adaptation to Climate Change. Springer: 167-184.

Peer-reviewed articles:

Books & Book Chapters

Chapters in edited books

  • Vasseur, L. 2021. Ecosystem governance: integrating sustainable development and climate change adaptation through a social-ecological system and ecosystem governance perspective. Patrimoine en mouvement de l’Institut du Patrimoine culture (IPAC). Université Laval, Québec. (in press, October 2021).
  • Vasseur, L. and C. Daigle. 2020. Rebuilding our connection to nature is key for building citizens of the earth. In UNESCO (Ed.) Perspectives from UNESCO Chairs on the Futures of Education. Book to be launched at the first meeting of the International Commission on the Futures of Education, January 2020.
  • Vasseur, L. 2019. Embracing cultures in ecosystem governance in biosphere reserves: slowing down the pace. In Reed, M. and M. Price (Eds.). UNESCO Biosphere Reserves: Supporting Biocultural Diversity, Sustainability and Society. Routledge, UK. (submitted December 8, 2018, accepted March 21, 2019, in press June 28, 2019): 309-320.
  • Vasseur, L. 2019. Challenges for women with non-linear career paths in STEM (in Spanish: Desaflos para las mujeres con carreras no linealies en CTIM (ciencia, tecnologica, ingenieria y matematica). In Lafortune, L.,V. Paez Perez and A. Roy (eds.). A gender approach for greater equity (Enfoque de género para lograr mas equidad). Art and Literature Mapalé & Publishing Inc. Ottawa, Canada: 144-156.
  • Vasseur, L., C. Fullerton, M. Jacklin and K. Pickering. 2018. Connecting memories with nature: Opportunities for residents of long-term care facilities in mid-sized cities. Mid-Sized Cities Research Series. EvergreenWorks, Toronto: 25-31.
  • Vasseur, L. 2017. Green spaces: Forgotten areas with high potential. Leveraging Ontario Urban Potential: Mid-Sized Cities Research Series. Evergreen, Toronto: 112-122.
  • Vasseur, L. 2016. Looking at ecosystem governance as a way to achieve environmental sustainability and tackling “wicked” problems. In Sreekumari Kurissery, Rosario Turvey, I. Florin Pendea (Eds.). Environmental Sustainability. Wiley Publisher: 114-125.
  • Mercer Clarke, C.M.L., C. D.G. Harley, P. V. R. Snelgrove and L. Vasseur (alphabetical order except first author). 2016. FAQ: How are coastal ecosystems affected by climate change and sea-level rise. In Lemmen, D. and F. Warren (Eds.). Coastal Assessment and climate change. NRCan, Government of Canada, Ottawa, ON.
  • Vasseur, L. 2017. Chapter 7. Diversifying the garden: a way to ensure food security and women empowerment. In Fletcher, A.J. and W. Kubik (Eds). Women in Agriculture Worldwide: Key Issues and Practical Approaches. Gower Publishing, Surrey, UK. Published July 13, 2016: 103-115.
  • Plante, S., Vasseur L. and C. Da Cunha. 2016. Chapter 4. Adaptation to climate change and Participatory Action Research (PAR): lessons from municipalities in Quebec, Canada. In Jörg Knieling (Ed.). Climate Adaptation Governance. Theory, Concepts and Praxis in Cities and Regions. Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim: 69-88 (published May 20, 2016).
  • Vasseur, L. and M. You. 2016. Facing climate change through sustainable agriculture: Can results from China be transferred to Africa? In Bryant, C. M. Adama Sarr and K. Delusca (Eds.). Agricultural Adaptation to Climate Change. Springer: 167-184.

Other contributions

Contributions to peer publications

Non-refereed chapter

  • Bryant, C.R., L. Vasseur, A. Bellichi, O. Chouinard, M. Adama Sarr, K. Delusca and C. Soulard. 2016. Chapter 14. Conclusion In Bryant, C. M. Adama Sarr and K. Delusca (Eds.). Agricultural Adaptation to Climate Change. Springer: 225-232.

Invited refereed articles

  • Vasseur, L. and L. McDermott. 2019. Supporting respectful cross-cultural relationships for the sharing of traditional Indigenous ecological research with plant sciences: a new step for Botany. Botany 97 : 269-270.
  • Vasseur, L. and R. Siron. 2019. Assessing ecosystem services in UNESCO biosphere reserves: simple steps for all. Reflection paper commissioned by the Canadian Commission for UNESCO and endorsed by UNESCO-MAB. 38 pp. (published March 27, 2019).

Public articles

  • Vasseur, L., May, B., Gauthier, S., Caspell, M., and Baker, J. 2022. Options for Building Resilience Through Values-Based On-Line Engagement. The Zone, a Coastal Zone Canada Association Newsletter. P. 3-5.
  • Vasseur, L. 2022. How to support women of all ages in post-secondary science education. THE Campus. March 2 (invited feature article). https://timeshighereducation.com/campus/how-support-women-all-ages-postsecondary-science-education
  • Blogs for the Project “Beyond Sustainability: Radical transformation through system thinking” (https://brocku.ca/unesco-chair/category/beyond-sustainability-blog/): a) Vasseur, L. C. Longboat and J. Baker. 2021. We can’t protect our planet without radically transforming our worldview — is it possible?; b) Vasseur, L. and J. Baker. 2021. Is it time to move beyond sustainability and begin thinking about radical transformation?
  • Blogs for the Project “Unique cover crops, rootstocks, and irrigation techniques for Canadian vineyards” (https://brocku.ca/unesco-chair/category/organic-science-cluster-3): 14 blogs since June 2020.
  • Blogs for the Project “MEOPAR-Town of Lincoln Research Community Sustainability” (https://brocku.ca/unesco-chair/category/meopar-lincoln): 61 blogs between August 2012 and June 2021.
  • Vasseur, L. and J. Baker. 2021. Nature-based solutions. https://ipolitics.ca/2021/08/03/nature-based-solutions.
  • Vasseur, L. and J. Baker. 2021. Investing in urban ecosystems: an essential economic strategy. https://ipolitics.ca/2021/07/14/investing-in-urban-ecosystems-an-essential-economic-strategy/
  • Vasseur, L. and J. Baker. 2021. Issue Brief: Wetland ecosystem investments to support Canadian sustainable economies. https://ipolitics.ca/2021/07/05/issue-brief-wetland-ecosystem-investments-to-support-canadian-sustainable-economies/.
  • Vasseur, L., E. Haine-Bennett, J. Baker, H. VanVolkenburg and S. Ackles. 2020. Investing in ecosystems: the cornerstone for sustainable renewal of the Canadian economy. DEEP DIVE, iPolitics (July 8, 2020). https://ipolitics.ca/2020/07/08/investing-in-ecosystems-the-cornerstone-for-sustainable-renewal-of-the-canadian-economy/
  • Blay-Palmer, A., S. Goupil, D. Van Nijnatten, E. Haine-Bennett, H. Friedmann, L. Vasseur, S. Dalby, P. Ballamingie, A. Di Battista, H. Reid, J. Wilkes, D. Zandvliet, H. Mcleod-Kilmurray and W. Roberts. 2020. DEEP DIVE: Infrastructure investments for a greener, more resilient and sustainable country: Ideas and considerations for Canadian decision-makers. iPolitics. https://ipolitics.ca/2020/06/22/infrastructure-investments-for-a-greener-more-resilient-and-sustainable-country-ideas-and-considerations-for-canadian-decision-makers/
  • Goupil, S. and L. Vasseur. 2020. Investing in ecosystem and green infrastructures to enhance our resilience of our economy and communities in the post COVID-19 era. OpEd, Canadian Science Policy Centre.
  • Vasseur, L. 2019. The place of mature women in STEM and traditionally male-dominated trades. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/supporting-mature-female-students-enrolling-in-university-stem-programs-111217
  • Vasseur, L. 2019. Defining science and scientific researchers: it’s a whole new world. University Affairs. https://www.universityaffairs.ca/opinion/in-my-opinion/defining-science-and-scientific-researchers-its-a-whole-new-world/ and in French as well: https://www.affairesuniversitaires.ca/opinion/a-mon-avis/la-science-et-les-chercheurs-scientifiques-tout-un-monde-a-definir/ (published January 28, 2019).

Commissioned papers and reports

  • Vandeplas, I., F. Balde, L. Vasseur, K. Toure and S. Sanfo. 2022. Effets de la crise COVID-19 sur la Sécurité Alimentaire au Burkina Faso et au Sénégal: Une opportunité de reconfiguration des rapports inégalitaires de genre. Final report to the International Development and Research Centre of Canada (IDRC). 44 pp.
  • Baker, J. and L. Vasseur. 2021. Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA) Good Practices for Researchers: A Toolkit. For the Canadian Commission for UNESCO. August 2021.
  • Baker, J. and L. Vasseur. 2021. Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA) Good Practices for Researchers: A report. For the Canadian Commission for UNESCO. August 2021.
  • Vasseur, L. and J. Baker. 2021. Woman & Post-doctorates: life After Graduation. For the Canadian Commission for UNESCO.
  • Vasseur, L. and J. Baker. 2021. Prizes & Awards: closing the gender gap to ensure an equitable future for all academic talent. For the Canadian Commission for UNESCO. 29 pp. June 2021. With a webinar event in June 2021
  • Vasseur, L., D. Dupont, C. Fullerton, E. Kaine, B. Hull, C. Dionne and V. Vankatesh. 2018. Reflection Paper on Excellence in Research in relation to the UNESCO Chairs of Canada. Reviewed by Canadian Commission for UNESCO and the network of Canadian UNESCO Chairs. Internal report presented to National research councils of Canada and Quebec.
  • Potvin, C., D. Sharma, S. Williams, B. Ashley, M. Hall, M. Hoffman, I. McVey, J. Meadowcroft, C. Morency, J, Robinson, D. Rosenbloom, S. Sheppard, L. Vasseur and G. Wielinski. 2018. A framework to evaluate low- carbon energy transition learning projects. Internal report presented to Natural Resources Canada by scholars and collaborators of Sustainable Canada Dialogues. 79 pages.
  • Vasseur, L. and H. VanVolkenburg. 2018. The non-linear paths of women in STEM: the barriers in the current system of professional training. Reflection paper commissioned by the Canadian Commission for UNESCO with the contribution of the NSERC Chairs on Women in Engineering and Science and the CCWESTT. May 2018.