The Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability

is a problem-focused and curiosity-driven interdisciplinary institute for research and learning.
Our mission is to cultivate the knowledge, skills, and actions that will accelerate transitions to a sustainable and just world.

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  • Encouragement boosts people’s likelihood to take climate action

    Encouragement boosts people’s likelihood to take climate action

    ☺️🌍 The fight against climate change is often framed as a sacrifice, Jade Radke’s study finds presenting environmental action in a proactive light makes people more likely to act. “Clear, actionable alternatives make it easier for people to engage,” Radke explains. Bicycle rush hour in Copenhagen, Denmark. Image by Mikael Colville-Andersen via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND…

  • Dropping EV mandate for emissions standard ‘a mistake’ in Carney’s auto strategy: Climate scientist

    Dropping EV mandate for emissions standard ‘a mistake’ in Carney’s auto strategy: Climate scientist

    🚗⚡Simon Donner shares his viewpoint about Mark Carney’s new automotive plan, which he believes is ‘hamstrung by the fact that we work with the North American automakers who are influenced by the U.S. government – and who are frankly behind on electric vehicles.’ Photo by Michael Fousert via Unsplash

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RESEARCH THEMES

Ecosystems, People & Resilience

Land, Food, Water & Waste

Perceptions, Culture, Values & Behaviour

Energy, Pollution & Climate Change

Infrastructure, Emerging Technology & Development

Governance, Policy, Law & Justice

IRES offices are situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Musqueam (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm). We have a very long way to go in engaging with Musqueam (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm) and other First Nations to address this regrettable history and its ongoing legacy. Learn more at Our Values page.