Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 2, 2013
• Invested on: May 07, 2014

For his contributions to our understanding of the impact of energy use on our biosphere as an author, professor and speaker.

Vaclav Smil is a renowned expert on global energy issues. A professor emeritus in the faculty of environment at the University of Manitoba, he provides critical insights into energy development, distribution and usage challenges. His prolific writings are considered essential reading by policy-makers, scientists and academics in the field. He is a frequent speaker at international forums, where he emphasizes the hazards of our current levels of energy consumption and uses the lessons of history to point a way forward.