COP27 event highlights BC delegates' experiences with the politics of power
Join us in person or online to hear from faculty and student delegates who attended the UN climate negotiations in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
Camping for climate
UNBC student attends international climate action camp thanks to PICS funding.
Banding together to go electric
Fast Track project examines the factors organizations weigh when considering electric vehicles – and how a group or bulk buy program could help.
Need some climate action help? Apply for internship funding
The call for proposals for the PICS Internship Program is now open.
A farewell Q&A with Dr. Sybil Seitzinger
Departing PICS executive director reflects on seven years of climate solutions.
Can a greenhouse gas turn to rock? Yes — in 25 years
Latest Solid Carbon research gives a timeline for turning atmospheric carbon dioxide into solid rock under the ocean floor.
Resetting climate narratives
Canada’s leading climate solutions institute has new leadership — and a refreshed appreciation for how the power of narratives and collaborative science can coalesce to drive change.
Canada’s leading climate solut
A guide for going electric
PICS intern pens mobility electrification handbook to help local governments.
Check out our Summer 2022 newsletter
News on solution-focused projects from the city to the sea.
To take the Northwest Passage
Former PICS associate director embarks on Arctic sailing adventure.
A greener future for existing buildings beyond the wrecker’s ball
How can we make the most of existing commercial buildings while maximizing their value and reducing greenhouse gas emissions?
Congratulations to 2022 Award for Leadership in Engaged Research recipients
Post-Doctoral Fellow Dr. Kevin Andrew and PhD student Yue Zhang demonstrate remarkable accomplishments, leadership in engaged research.
Student team chases housing solutions with PICS support
UVic’s Renewable Energy Club competed in the finals of the US Energy Department’s Solar Decathlon – with a little help from PICS.
2022 PICS Opportunity Projects call for proposals
Do you have a high-impact climate solutions research project? PICS’ OPP may be for you
PICS Spring 2022 Newsletter - out now!
Big Projects, big progress
Adaptive mitigation: Piloting climate change solutions for multi-family buildings
PICS researchers team with BC Housing to study and refine the Integrated Building Adaptation and Mitigation Assessment.
Even more of BC faces wildfire risk due to climate change, say PICS researchers
PICS’ Wildfire and Carbon project team says 10% of BC’s forest area is at risk for wildfires, echoing IPCC report
PICS awards 13 internships for students to work on climate change adaptation and mitigation solutions
Students gain experience and share their expertise in the public, private and NGO sectors during 13-week internships