Research Highlights

Canada’s Future in a Net-Zero World: Securing Canada’s Position in the Global Green Economy

A global transition to a net-zero, low-carbon economy is underway, and Canada needs a more coordinated and strategic approach for positioning its industries in the value chains of the 21st century green economy.

Climate, Health and COVID-19 in British Columbia

What lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic can help us better prepare for the health challenges related to climate change?

Climate Change Displacement: Mapping the issue in British Columbia

Pathways to minimizing displacement from climate change impacts in BC.

Making Embodied Carbon Mainstream

A guide to using existing policy foundations as a gateway to reducing embodied carbon in the built environment.

Climate Change How-To Guide for Industry and Professional Associations

This guide contains barrier-busting strategies, a business case and roadmap to make your association future-fit for climate change.

Vancouver Island & Coastal Communities Mobilize on Climate Action

PICS-backed research is supporting the creation of a unified climate action plan for Vancouver Island and coastal communities.

Way Over Our Heads

The view from space shows Canada's industrial methane emissions are higher than is being reported.

Using AI to Grapple with Changing Sea Levels

Scientists are certain the oceans will rise up - but when, and by how much? Artificial intelligence could help inform the picture.

Leading the Charge

UBC's Urban Predictive Analytics Lab is helping ensure communities planning ZEV charging policies will get the biggest bang for their buck.

The Bike Lane Marks the Beginning

To meet ambitious climate targets, cities will need to see the big picture on energy, emissions and behaviour.