Climate change research
More than 100 UVic researchers are working to advance climate change understanding and action, from climate science and ecosystem impacts to community resilience, sustainable cities, energy transitions and more. Connect with climate change and sustainability leaders at the University of Victoria.
Climate researcher directory
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| Name | Faculty(s) | Department, School, Affiliations | Research Themes | Research Interests |
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Commentary
Wars destroy lives and the climate
Tamara Krawchenko highlights how war creates major, often uncounted greenhouse gas emissions that undermine climate action.
Canadian Impact Investing Market report
As co-author, Basma Majerbi examines the growth of impact investing in Canada, highlighting rising assets, climate-focused investments, and social impact outcomes.
Building Canada strong?
Tamara Krawchenko, Sinead Earley and Karena Shaw argue that megaprojects must deliver lasting, community-led prosperity rather than deepen resource dependence.
The politics of climate delay
Co-authors Ekaterina Rhodes and Joakim Kulin argue that climate delay narratives, rather than outright denial, are increasingly obstructing effective climate action.
B.C. can have growth and fewer emissions
Co-authors Ekaterina Rhodes and Aaron Hoyle argue that B.C. can grow its economy while cutting emissions, but LNG expansion threatens progress.
LNG's public health blind spot
Co-authors Dr. Laura Minet and Dr. Tim Takaro argue that LNG start-up flaring poses underexamined public-health risks in B.C. communities.
A fair net-zero transition
Tamara Krawchenko argues Canada’s net-zero transition must support rural and remote regions to ensure prosperity is shared fairly.
Rethinking climate policy: a territorial development approach
Tamara Krawchenko argues B.C. should treat climate policy as territorial development, integrating economic, social and regional priorities.
Research highlights
Accelerating Community Energy Transformation (ACET)
Accelerating Community Energy Transformation (ACET) is moving Canada closer to a net-zero future by supporting local, place-based clean energy transitions, one community at a time.
Climate Disaster Project
Based at the University of Victoria and led by faculty and students at post-secondary institutions around the world, the Climate Disaster Project works with climate-impacted communities to share and investigate their stories to help form community and take action on the most pressing problem of our age.
Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions
Hosted and led by UVic, the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS) develops innovative, evidence-based climate solutions knowledge. PICS brings together experts from academia, government, industry and wider society. Their work contributes to solutions for mitigating and adapting to climate change. Their activities span research, education, policy development and outreach.