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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Did you attend our climate policy event yesterday and are left looking for more? Look no further! 📣 What does it take to move climate policy to legislation? 📣 Join Leah Stokes as she discusses her new book 'The Carbon Wave: A Story of Democracy, Parenthood, and the Race to Protect Our Planet'.

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

How are we doing as a province and country when it comes to climate policy? Join us in conversation with two leading experts. Registration required and space limited. climatesolutions.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

🌱 You’re invited to a Climate Conversation! 🌱 Join us on May 26th (12–1 PM) for an informal, open dialogue on relational approaches to climate research and community engagement. Our speakers: 🎙️ Dr. Love-Ese Chile 🎙️ Dr. Jill Zarestky 📅 May 26th | 12–1 PM 📍 AERL Lobby, UBC Vancouver

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

🌱 Applications open: 2026–2027 Solutions Scholars @ UBC! Masters/PhD students: apply your research to real-world climate solutions through the Future Canada Initiative. 💰 $12K stipend 📅 Info session: May 4 ⏳ Deadline: May 17 👉 Learn more: climatesolutions.ubc.ca/solutions-sc...

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

🌍 We face two brinks: climate disaster & viable solutions. Dr. Andrew Dessler explains how cheap renewables can save us, but fossil fuel political capture stands in the way. Watch the recording (www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vz_c...) and read our event summary (climatesolutions.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...)

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

ECRs at UBC: Build your climate research program 🌍 Catalyst Award offers $10K for research + collaboration. 📅 Apply by Apr 29th! For new directions, partnerships, and research growth. 🔗 climatesolutions.ubc.ca/funding-oppo...

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Turn climate research into action 🌍 UBC Catalyst Award (Knowledge Exchange) offers $2.5K–$5K for collaborative, solutions-focused projects. 📅 Apply by Apr 29th! For workshops, partnerships, and real-world impact. 🔗 climatesolutions.ubc.ca/funding-oppo...

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Join the Vancouver Climate Solutions Summit at UBC to hear researchers explore climate communication, cloud computing emissions, climate justice education, and rural engagement while having small-table discussions. Register now: climatesolutions.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

On April.8th, join the Solutions Scholars Program at UBC Okanagan to hear grad researchers share work on climate justice, wildfire preparedness, and rural climate engagement! Link To Register:https://climatesolutions.ubc.ca/news-and-events/events/okanagan-climate-solutions-summit

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

🎉 Congrats to Amir Hassanpour on publishing his research in Transportation Research Part A! 🚲⚡ His work on micromobility trends in Metro Vancouver is shaping more equitable and multimodal street design and has been shared across major research & practice forums. Read more: doi.org/10.1016/j.tr...

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

⚡️ Why is electricity getting more expensive? Climate change is pushing demand and costs up. Renewables and battery storage are lowering prices. How do these forces interact? Join Andrew Dessler to learn more. Click the link to register: climatesolutions.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

🌍 Climate impacts are accelerating. Clean energy is cheaper than ever. So why is the transition away from fossil fuels stalled? Join Andrew Dessler for a public talk on climate science, political power, and what is really holding us back. Register to attend: climatesolutions.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Canada is at a crossroads. Climate change and the clean energy transition demand action. UBC faculty are invited to join Future Canada to help chart pathways to a prosperous low-carbon future. Q&A Feb 9. EOI due Feb 27. Click the link to learn more: climatesolutions.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

🎉 Congrats to Daniel Sax on his new publication, “Learning on the Go: Experiences Researching Urban Stewardship Practices Through Walking Interview”! Daniel, a PhD researcher in urban forestry & environmental justice 🌳⚖️, was a 2023/24 Solution Scholar. Read more: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Join us for our first panel event of the New Year! Our panel will explore how the uptake of EVs in Canada is impacted by policy controls and other considerations, as well as explore the position of the industry at a national scale. Register here: climatesolutions.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Today’s educators must be knowledgeable about the climate emergency. This Solutions Scholars project will develop a climate justice themed elementary Bachelor of Education cohort for the Faculty of Education, to give educators the tools they need. Read more: climatesolutions.ubc.ca/climate-solu...

Developing a Climate Justive Education Cohort in Teacher Education: Needs Assessment, Resource Building, and Mapping Analysis

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

"Climate justice’s central promise—sustainable and meaningful lives for all current and future generations—is desired by all" but polarisation limits communities from creating climate action. Read about @naomiaklein.bsky.social, Astrida Neimanis, and Onyx Sloan Morgan's project: tinyurl.com/2b2zr7mu

Addressing Polarization: Arts-led Social Infrastructures for Anticolonial Climate Justice

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Climate engagement must extend beyond urban progressive environmentalists to build a broad social mandate for action, including rural communities. Studying Vernon, BC, this team will find insight on building this climate mandate in rural regions. Learn more: climatesolutions.ubc.ca/climate-solu...

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Wildfires are an increasing threat to BC. This Solutions Scholars project will use digital tools to help communities prepare through behavioural engagement, accessibility, and community resilience; through improving the WISEC app and website. Read more here: climatesolutions.ubc.ca/climate-solu...

Enhancing Wildfire Preparedness Through a Multi-Platform Digital Tool

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

After COP30, join this Climate Conversation on November 24th, 1-2pm in UBC Okanagan to debrief what progress was made, and what issues were left unaddressed, as well as the potentials and limitations of these international frameworks. Register here: climatesolutions.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

How can academia support the objectives of COP30? Join UBC Sustainability to meet with COP30 delegates and UBC partners to discuss key issues at COP30, and see the closing plenary hosted by the CSRC on Breaking Barriers in Climate Solutions Research. Register here: sustain.ubc.ca/events/negot...

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Do you have thoughts or questions on the impact or potential of AI for climate? Come to our AI Climate Conversation next Nov. 21st to hear from faculty experts online and meet with colleagues. Register here: climatesolutions.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

"If there is one thing that I want you to remember from this presentation, it is that the courts have said clearly and unequivocally that governments have legal obligations to take bold climate action” Read a summary of Dr. David Boyd's presentation here: climatesolutions.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

The next Climate Conversation on October 28th at 2pm will look at how fossil fuel supply in Canada is shaping up under evolving mandates, including how the new Major Projects Office relates to fossil fuel production. Read more and register here: climatesolutions.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

This Solutions Scholars project will explore whether ways of framing climate extreme impacts, such as through terms of frequency (eg once every 10 years), likelihood (eg 20 times more likely in a year), or temperature (eg making a heatwave 1.2 degrees warmer) have an impact on mobilizing action.

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

The 2025/2026 Solutions Scholars have begun their projects! Six teams will work over the next 10 months on projects contributing to interdisciplinary climate action. Learn more on our website: climatesolutions.ubc.ca/climate-solu...

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

The 2024/2025 Solutions Scholars teams have finished their work, and their findings can be seen on our website climatesolutions.ubc.ca/climate-solu.... Thank you to all the Solutions Scholars and mentors who worked on these projects, we are so proud to see the final products!

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Our first UBCO event of the year is next Thursday, the 25th! Join for a Climate Conversation on Research Approaches. Hear from Tim Paulson, Mary Stockdale, and Fabiola Melchior and share your own experiences. ⏰ 2-3pm 🗺️ ART368-1147 Research Road 🔗 Register: climatesolutions.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...

OPENING CLIMATE CONVERSATIONS THROUGH RESEARCH APPROACHES
Tim Paulson Assistant Professor Department of History and Sociology
Fabiola Melchior PhD Student Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies
Mary Stockdale Adjunct Professor Department of Community, Culture and Global Studies
Location: ART368 1147 Research Rd- Kelowna Campus

Time: September 25, 2:00 to 3:00 pm

THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Climate Solutions Research Collective

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Join our annual kick off event on Sept 11! Hear insights from Dr. David R. Boyd, Professor of Law, Policy and Sustainability former UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment, as he discusses recent advisory opinions related to climate issued by two international courts.

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

The Solutions Scholars Program is accepting applications! Program Details: climatesolutions.ubc.ca/solutions-sc... 🧭 Application Deadline – June 10, 11:59pm, 2025 📅 Term: September 2025 – June 2026 💰 Value: $10,000 GRA

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Thank you PICS for your support in hosting the Solutions Summit where Solutions Scholars shared progress on their interdisciplinary projects, and had the opportunity to discuss the course of their research with attendees. ✒️ Summary and poster presentations: climatesolutions.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

💡 Interested in becoming a Solutions Scholar for the 2025 / 2026 cohort? 📅 Application details will be updated on our website May 20th! ✒️ Application form will be open for submissions until June 10 - subscribe to our newsletter to be informed once applications are announced (link in comments)

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Bringing our Climate Conversations to UBC Health's Bridging Research & Action Conference next week! Join Asst Prof Jemima Baada, PhD and postdoc researcher Shahin Kassam PhD, RN for a conversation about the Intersection of Climate Migration and Health. Register here for the conference bit.ly/4iOKhz2

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

It was amazing to see these four Solutions Scholars groups at our Solutions Summit! View their posters on carbon offsets, agricultural carbon counting, Large Language Models, and heatwave forecasting: climatesolutions.ubc.ca/climate-solu.... Thank you to the @picscanada.bsky.social for their support

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

This Solutions Scholars group has been working to enhance heatwave forecasting and public uptake of heatwave warnings. Can Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning tools be applied? Come hear their progress at the Solutions Summit, April 16th! Register here: climatesolutions.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...

Enhancing Heatwave Forecasting and Public Uptake: A Collaborative Project with ECCC. “Our project has illustrated that enhancing forecasting and public uptake isn’t just about technology— it’s also about people”.

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

The Climate+Water Research Symposium Vancouver schedule includes a plenary on Climate, Water, Power; a theatre based session on working with community partners; and an interdisciplinary facilitated round table research discussion. Register here for April 10th: climatesolutions.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

See the event schedule for the UBCO Climate+Water Research Symposium- with a plenary on water justice, and panels on ecosystem resilience and on watershed governance. Join in person on April 9th, or watch the plenary broadcast to UBC Vancouver. Register here- climatesolutions.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Join the Solutions Summit on April 16th! See the progress of four interdisciplinary groups working on climate solutions related to agroecological transitions, heatwave forecasting, large language models used with IPCC reports, and carbon offsets. This event is supported by @picscanada.bsky.social

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Our Compound Hazards Climate Conversation is coming up in Kelowna! Join next week for a conversation led by Assistant Professor Adeniyi Asiyanbi and Kaushal Gnyawali; bring your lunch and your questions! Register here: climatesolutions.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...

UBCO Climate Conversation: Compound Hazards. Adeniyi Asiyanbi, Community, Culture and Global Studies; Kaushal Gnyawali, Applied Science. March 14 12:00-1:20pm EME 3112

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

The second day of our Climate+Water Research Symposium will be hosted in the UBC Vancouver Campus on April 10th, on the topic of Climate, Water and Power as it relates to transnational governance, hydropower, and the Columbia River. Learn more on our website: climatesolutions.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Our research symposium on Climate+Water will bring together researchers across discipline to ignite collaboration on climate solutions. The first day, April 9th, will be based in the Okanagan campus and will have a plenary on Water Justice in a Changing Climate. Learn more here: bit.ly/3QQrA2o

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Our last Climate Conversation delved into misinformation and polarization in Canadian politics, and emphasized the importance of building trust through lasting community engagement and support. Read the full summary on our website: climatesolutions.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

At the UBCO Climate Conversation: Climate Research Round Table, cross-disciplinary participants shared their work on topics like alternative transportation (such as a prototype for an air-conditioned bicycle), animal population modeling, environmental economics, and community climate adaptation.

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

As the climate changes, the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events is rising. Our next Climate Conversation on Compound Hazards will feature experts with the Disaster Resilience Research Network sharing their expertise. Register here for Feb. 26th: climatesolutions.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

A core theme was emphasis on decisions within our control, and actions at levels below federal. While it is important to recognize the current reality, ‘Climate Doomerism’ will not protect us. Speakers emphasized that identifying goals and values, and caring for each other, is vital going forward.

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

In this tumultuous period in Canadian politics, concerns over issues like polarization as it relates to climate change, and climate misinformation are front of mind for many. Join us for our Climate Conversation at UBC Vancouver to dig into this topic. climatesolutions.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

2024 was the warmest year since global records began. UBCO researchers: what direction did your climate-related research take in 2024 and what direction do you anticipate taking in 2025? Come join us at this informal Climate Conversation to share with colleagues through a round table style event!

UBCO Climate Conversation: Climate Research Roundtable Share your journey through your climate related research in 2024 and 2025 at an informal roundtable with colleagues Tuesday Feb 11 | 1:00-2:00 | EME 3112

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

We're already seeing Trump pulling out of the Paris Agreement, declaring a 'national energy emergency' to boost oil production, and rolling back environmental justice protections. To learn more about how this affects our future and to discuss these changes, come to our Climate Conversation tomorrow!

Climate Policy and the New US Administration Engage in an informal Climate Conversation with colleagues! Tuesday Jan 21st 12-1:30pm | Third Space

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

With Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan 20, the role of the US federal government in climate action is expected to shift significantly. Join us at the Vancouver campus for a dialogue - learn more at our website climatesolutions.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...

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