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May 12, 2026Kate Marvel Discusses Human Nature
On April 25th, 2026, the Climate Solutions Research Collective and UBC Sustainability Hub co-hosted climate scientist and science writer Kate Marvel. Known both for her research on climate systems as well as her powerful storytelling about climate change, she originally trained as a physicist,…
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May 12, 2026Solutions Scholars Share Research Updates
Summaries by Martin Edwini-Bonsu and Emiko WijeysunderaSolutions Scholars from the Climate Solutions Research Collective showcased their research in Kelowna on April 8, 2026 and in Vancouver on April 14, 2026. Colleagues and scholars gathered to learn and discuss the projects, which ranged…
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April 7, 2026On the Climate Brink with Andrew Dessler
Written by Emiko Wijeysundera and the CSRC Team From March 9th-10th, the Climate Solutions Research Collective hosted Professor Andrew Dessler for an exciting two days of discussion, learning, and community building. See event descriptions for talks On the Brink here and Climate Change,…
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April 7, 2026Climate Solutions Research Collective Joins the Sustainability Hub's Open Forum
On Monday March 2, 2026, the Climate Solutions Research Collective joined groups from across campus at the UBC Sustainability Hub’s Teaching for Impact, a faculty-focused event providing an open space to connect and advance sustainability-informed teaching across all disciplines at UBC, with a…
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February 5, 2026Exploring EV Policy and Practice in Canada
Written by Emiko Wijeysundera and the CSRC Team Want to watch the full event? A recording is accessible on our YouTube channel.On January 28th, 2026, the Climate Solutions Research Collective convened a panel to explore Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy and Practice in Canada. Moderated…
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February 2, 2026Announcing updates to our programming in 2026
In 2026, the Climate Solutions Research Collective is expanding how we support faculty in engaging in climate solutions research. Through these initiatives, we are evolving how we deliver programming that meets the Collective’s objectives of 1) fostering engagement among UBC researchers…
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February 2, 2026Calling UBC Faculty - Join the Future Canada Initiative!
This is a pivotal moment in Canada’s history. We are facing geopolitical and economic pressures unlike anything since World War II. Climate change and extreme weather events continue to threaten homes, lives, and livelihoods. At the same time, much of the world is rapidly transitioning to…
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December 16, 2025An AI Climate Conversation
Summary by Sidonie Wittman At the AI Climate Conversation on November 21st, Assistant Professors Ifeoma Adaji (Computer Science) and Niyi Asiyanbi (Geography) from UBC Okanagan and Assistant Professor Mohammad Shahrad (Electrical and Computer Engineering), Associate Professor…
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December 11, 2025COP30 Examined Climate Conversation
Summary by Steffani Singh and Sidonie Wittman On November 24th, the Climate Solutions Research Collective hosted COP30 Examined, an in person event hosted as a part of our Climate Conversation Series. The Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate…
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December 2, 2025Breaking Barriers in Climate Solutions Research
The Breaking Barriers in Climate Solutions Research panel hosted by the Climate Solutions Research Collective was the closing plenary session for the Sustainability Hub’s Negotiation to Innovation: Advancing Climate Action conference on November 12, 2025. Below is a summary of the…