POLIS director recognized for natural resource leadership

In August, the Real Estate Foundation of BC recognized Oliver M. Brandes, co-director of the POLIS Project at UVic’s Centre for Global Studies, as their first Water Leader awardee. REFBC supports non-profits pursuing sustainable land-use practices that contribute to healthy communities and natural systems, and freshwater sustainability is a key priority. POLIS has received REFBC funding for its work identifying the needs of BC’s freshwater community, and recommending priorities for building leadership for freshwater protection in the province.