Transitioning to a Green Economy: the Climate Finance project
A project aimed at expanding the potential of the finance and investment sector to support the transition to a climate-friendly, low-carbon economy.
Living with Water: Rethinking coastal adaptation to climate change
A major research project to help communities on British Columbia’s South Coast prepare and adapt for sea level rise and flooding has been announced today by PICS.
Climate Finance Explainer Video
A presentation on incorporating climate risk and opportunities into investment decisions.
Retrofit loans, done differently, mean energy efficient homes plus jobs for BC
A streamlined form of borrowing that enables homeowners to repay the cost of energy retrofits via their electricity bills would, in time, save British Columbia four terawatt hours (TWh) in energy use plus make homes a lot cheaper to run.
Holisitc policies needed to realize the potential for fossil fuel divestment
Replacing fossil fuel investments with “green energy” stocks has minimal impact on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and is also unlikely to provide a safer haven for investors.
Agricultural trade appears unaffected by BC carbon tax
BC's carbon tax does not appear to have had a measurable impact on international agricultural trade, despite concerns it would greatly reduce the BC industry’s competitiveness.