PICS presents Myles Allen: The Physicist Behind Net Zero
Dr. Myles Allen joined PICS May 29 to present on Geological Net Zero: How we will stop fossil fuels from causing global warming.
Building knowledges, building communities
New $1-million PICS project centres how rural, remote and Indigenous communities prepare for climate effects.
Renewing PICS’ capacity to act
PICS celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, and we’re kicking it off by increasing our capacity to act.
In renewal
The Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions is in an exciting period of renewal — and we can’t do it without you!
Leading climate action in northern BC
A growing network of people active in implementing climate solutions across northern BC is using its first anniversary to expand its reach and provide opportunities for collaboration.
Getting to yes
What makes the difference between broad support or opposition of climate mitigations?
Launch your climate action career
Are you a student at UVic, UBC, SFU or UNBC and want to be part of creating climate solutions? Apply for one of 21 PICS-funded internships.
Counting wildfire’s carbon
Revised modeling system now estimates effect of wildfire severity on greenhouse gas emissions.
Need some climate action help? Apply for internship funding
The deadline for call for proposals for the PICS Internship Program has been extended to Thursday, Jan. 12.
Join PICS: Director of Adaptation and Community Engagement
PICS is hiring a Director of Adaptation and Community Engagement, an exceptional opportunity for engaging BC communities in climate adaptation planning.
Join PICS: Director of Strategic Policy and Analysis
PICS is looking for a Director of Strategic Policy and Analysis, an exceptional opportunity for aligning and advancing climate research within government policy.
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.
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.