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.
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Recent events and activity
Victoria Climate Connections 2026 Strengthens Relationships Across Victoria's Climate Community
July 17, 2026
On May 21, more than 100 climate professionals, researchers, students and community leaders gathered at Esquimalt Gorge Park and Pavilion for Victoria Climate Connections 2026. Now in its third...
Climate Disaster Project play wins award
June 5, 2025
Congratulations go out to the Climate Disaster Project on winning Silver in the "Environmental and Climate Change" category at the Canadian Association of Journalists Awards on June 1 for Eyes of...
Building Climate Action Community at UVic
March 13, 2025
On March 3rd, climate researchers from across the University of Victoria came together for the first in a series of events focused on fostering connection, collaboration, and community. Led by...
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.