The Climate Crisis Demands Courage Not Optimism
IRES Professor Simon Donner says climate change is here, and it’s time to move past seeking reassurance from others, to instead ask ourselves what we, as citizens, are going to do about it
U.S. Corn Production is Booming—But Not For the Reasons Scientists Hoped
Dr. Claire Kremen, a professor in UBC’s department of zoology and the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, gave comments about increasing crop yields to tackle the challenge of feeding a growing population.
International land use scientists urge policymakers to adopt new approaches to addressing climate change, biodiversity and other global crises
February 7, 2022 | A new study, co-authored by Dr. Navin Ramankutty, IDs “10 Facts” about global land use and details opportunities for a more sustainable and equitable approach
Milk without the cow: Cellular agriculture could be the future of farming, but dairy farmers need help
January 12, 2022: Sarah-Louise Ruder, IRES PhD Student, and IRES alum Dr. Evan Bowness draw attention to the social impacts of cellular agriculture for the dairy sector in BC, advocating for food system transitions that prioritize sustainability and justice.
IRES’s Dr. Kai Chan is now a T1 CRC in Rewilding and Social-Ecological Transformation!
Congratulations to Kai and his research community! Learn more about Kai’s projects, visit his lab’s blog and check out cosphere.net by clicking on the title above the graphic.
IRES faculty members Dr. Mark Johnson, Dr. Jiaying Zhao and Dr. Leila Harris are 2021 Killam Scholars
Please join us in congratulating our faculty for their outstanding contributions to mentoring and research! Dr. Leila Harris was recognized with the Killam Award for Excellence in Mentoring. A Professor in Resources, Environment and Sustainability and the Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice, Dr. Harris exemplifies a uniquely empowering and inclusive mentorship style […]
You’ll See More Carbon Labels in the Grocery Store Next Year. Here’s What They Mean.
December 8, 2021: Dr. Navin Ramankutty, a UBC professor at the school of public policy and global affairs and the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, was quoted about the best way to approach climate solutions.
Sustainable Gift-Giving is on the Rise. Here Are a Few Ideas for the Holiday Season.
December 8, 2021: Dr. Jiaying Zhao, a professor in UBC’s department of Psychology and the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, was quoted about gift-giving.
How Green Are Your Purchases?
December 8, 2021: Dr. Kai Chan, a UBC professor at the Institute for Oceans and Fisheries and the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, says just because a product has a green label doesn’t mean that it’s entirely environmentally friendly.
Consider Need Over Deals When Black Friday Bargain Hunting, Experts Say
November 26, 2021: UBC sociology professor Dr. Amy Hanser and Dr. Kai Chan, a UBC professor at the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries and the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, discussed how sustainability and social behaviour should be considered in Black Friday shopping.