Want folks to use reusable mugs? Give them a chance to win free coffee: UBC researchers
A chance at a free coffee works better than a discount to encourage people to bring in their reusable mugs at coffee shops. UBC Psychology and IRES researchers are featured in Prince George Post for their findings.
TA Opportunity for UBC Course: ASIC 220
Looking for a TA for an introductory course that provides a comprehensive introduction to sustainability from a science, economics, and societal perspective!
COP29 preview
Dr. Simon Donner spoke to CBC about what to expect from COP29, the 29th UN climate change conference
How much progress has Canada made since the Paris Climate Agreement in 2015?
Dr. Simon Donner spoke about B.C. and Canada’s progress since the 2015 Paris Agreement was signed.
The smog capital of India
A study by Dr. David R. Boyd explained the urgency for treating air pollution as a human rights issue.
Canada’s Net-Zero Advisory Board recognizes BECCS
Dr. Simon Donner explained Canada’s Net-Zero Advisory Body, of which he is a co-chair
November 28 2024: IRES Faculty Seminar with Dr. Terry Sunderland
Curious about optimal ways forward for conservation that break away from the dichotomous view that pits people against nature and instead embraces the importance of this symbiotic relationship? Join Dr. Terry Sunderland for his talk on conservation, access, and food security
The secret lives of Vancouver’s bats — and the race to save them
Master’s student Aaron Aguirre discussed his urban bat project which can help combat white-nose syndrome, a deadly fungal disease affecting bats.
What Canadian provinces can learn from the Texas energy experience
Dr. Milind Kandlikar is featured in The Globe and Mail for his observations on B.C's expertise in hydropower shaping the market of renewable energy for its province
B.C. atmospheric river a successful first test of community-led rain management project
PhD student Charlotte Milne weighed in on CBC News about the benefits of rain gardens to manage stormwater.
November 21, 2024: IRES Professional Development Seminar with Dr. Karl Zimmermann
Dr. Karl Zimmermann shares a 3-step process to empower participation in water management discussing recommendations from 400 water leaders on four continents.
How can B.C. protect itself from the next atmospheric river?
CBC features Dr. Kai Chan for his recommendations to reroute water through ecosystems instead of human-made structures for stormwater management.
Nuclear is Not the Solution
Join UBC SPPGA and IRES for this book launch and conversation with its author, M.V. Ramana, and panelists Allison Macfarlane and David Boyd!
December 5, 2024: IRES Student Seminar with Ted Scott (Last Seminar of Term 1)
Two talks on: 1. Estimating climate change impact in financing to vulnerable smallholder farmers via microfinance financial resiliency 2. What is happening to summer? A global and multi-scale analysis of the changing summer season length under global warming
November 14, 2024: IRES Faculty Seminar with Dr. Jonathan Proctor
In this talk, learn how Dr. Jonathan Proctor leverages the rich and diverse information within satellite imagery to predict local climate vulnerability in the U.S. and globally.
IBioS Seminar Invitation
The Interdisciplinary Biodiversity Solutions Collaboratory (IBioS) just launched a Graduate Student Seminar series for students interested in social, ethical, and ecological issues and dilemmas surrounding biodiversity conservation, restoration, management, and governance. Please join and enjoy the planned series while meeting like-minded people (and enjoying some free food).
‘Rustad is a threat to first nations and a threat to reconciliation’
Postdoctoral researcher Dr. Justine Townsend commented on the importance of Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas
Canada must boost climate change targets: report
Dr. Simon Donner, discussed a new report from the federal Net-Zero Advisory Body which recommended that Canada boost its 2035 emissions reductions target.
Sustainability Scholars Conference | Advancing Urban Sustainability 2024 | Oct 2 1pm-5pm
What happens when you give students real-world sustainability problems to solve? UBC Sustainability Scholars are helping to generate real change in the world. Join us on Wednesday, October 2 to learn more about the ways in which these students are supporting our local governments and institutions to future-proof our people, our cities, and our urban spaces. This afternoon […]
Understanding hearts and minds is key to buy-in for federal climate policy
Dr. Jiaying Zhao commented on the federal government’s behavioral studies and surveys to shape federal climate policy and encourage sustainable actions in the National Observer