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
Exploring alternate electricity and turning trash into cash: new PICS Opportunity Projects
PICS’ new Opportunity Projects Program is funding research into climate education, decarbonizing of BC’s energy system and much more
The PICS “Leadership in Engaged Research Award” for outstanding research and collaboration by PICS Scholars 2022
The PICS Awards recognize and celebrate PICS Scholars for contributing to the ‘PICS Way’ of engaged, collaborative research. Nominate or self-nominate a PICS Scholar by April 1, 2022.
Keeping 1.5°C Alive
Discover new research results, funding opportunities, videos, & more in the 2021 PICS Fall Newsletter.
Exploring Impact Pathways
Highlights from the PICS Scholars Forum 2021
Call now closed for PICS $1M Theme Partnership proposals
An exciting opportunity for research teams to advance frontiers in climate solutions.
We are hiring - Program Manager, UNBC
Grab this opportunity to join the PICS team and work with BC's northern communities.
Climate Finance Explainer Video
A presentation on incorporating climate risk and opportunities into investment decisions.
Record number of internship applications in 2021
PICS received its highest number of internship applications in 2021 - and has awarded a record number too!