New position paper outlines the importance of using psychology to combat climate change

New position paper outlines the importance of using psychology to combat climate change

A group of Canadian environmental psychologists including Dr. Jiaying Zhao who study climate change and human behaviour have collaborated to write a position paper for the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA). The position paper draws on psychological science  to inform how Canada needs to respond to its changing climate.

IRES Seminar Series Resumes Thursday, September 16, 2021


The IRES Seminar Series showcases the research of our graduate students, faculty and guests. There are also monthly professional development seminars.

The seminars run every Thursday during the Winter Session (September 2021 to April 2022) from 12:30pm to 1:30pm.

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The Student Symposium on April 15 is the last event for the Term 2 IRES Seminar Series. Thank you for your continual participation!

The IRES Seminar Series resumes Thursday, September 16, 2021.

Have a great summer!

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April 21: Take Nature as the Measure: The Search for Sustainability

April 3: Women x Climate Studio: An Art-Sharing Event

April 20: Global Goals for Nature, Climate & People

April 16: Infrastructures of Inequality: Justice and Democracy at the Margins

March 31: WEBINAR 4: Plant Health for One Health

The human right that benefits nature

March 16, 2021: In a new BBC article, Dr. David Boyd said that recognising the human right to a healthy environment should be thought of as catalyst for better actions rather than a cure-all.

Why community-run food hubs could be the key to better food security

March 2, 2021: Consolidation and trade deals have encouraged companies to centralize processing capacity where labour is cheap — and B.C. has lost dozens of processors in recent decades as a result, said Dr. Hannah Wittman.

March 12: Las Fuentes de agua tienen cara de mujer: Tierra, territorio y Medio ambiente en América Central @ 46th session of the UN Human Rights Council