With COP28 in the United Arab Emirates just around the corner, join a panel of experts for a primer on how United Nations climate summits work, the pressing issues up for negotiation this year, and a question-and-answer period. This event is hosted by the UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective, a new pan-university initiative designed to […]
Alternatives to fossil fuels are needed and innovations in wind, solar and other renewable energies are progressing. However, the question of storage remains a challenge. Join UBC researchers Robert Godin (Chemistry) and Werner Antweiler (Business) in a discussion around the question of energy storage.
From e-scooters to electric vehicles, individuals are moving towards electric transportation options. What are the barriers and opportunities for widespread adoption of these options? Amir Hassanpour, PhD Candidate in Transportation Engineering and Climate Solutions Scholar, will host Mirtha Gamiz and Werner Antweiler in a discussion around the electrification of mobility. Organized by Climate Solutions Research Collective. Part of Climate […]
Dialogue with four UBC researchers investigating the relationship between human action and climate at various scales. Featuring a brief opening by each of the four panelists, followed by individual tables, for smaller group discussion of the topics raised. Panelists include: Cuiyi Fei (Host); Tracey Heatherington (Anthropology); Kendra Chritz (Earth and Ocean Science) Andrew Jorgenson (Sociology); Rachel White, (Earth and Ocean Science). Organized by Climate […]
Notice of Intent Question & Answer Session for Solutions Scholars Project Ideas The Climate Solutions Research Collective is soliciting project ideas from the UBC research community for the 2024/2025 Solutions Scholars Program. Learn about our new approach to next year's program by reviewing the Solutions Scholars Program section of our website. Faculty, Research Associates, or […]
Join us for our monthly Graduate Student Dialogues where we explore topics of relevance to students engaging in climate solutions focused research. These events are hosted on Zoom and open to all interested students in any discipline and at any campus. Conducting climate change research requires individuals from across disciplines to work together on solutions. […]
On Zoom! Register: https://ubc.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5YrduiorTIqG9EDZo-7EWXODjiwkhg0geeI#/registration Join us for our monthly Graduate Student Dialogues where we explore topics of relevance to students engaging in climate solutions focused research. These events are hosted on Zoom and open to all interested students in any discipline and at any campus. Conducting climate change research requires individuals from across disciplines to […]
Researchers occasionally need high-quality historical climate data for locations not found near an official WMO weather station. One solution to this problem is to generate computer simulated climate data from actual measurements using downscaling techniques. ClimateNA is a climate software database that uses numerical methods to downscale and spatially interpolate a variety of climate variables […]
Knowledge exchange is a process in which academic and non-academic partners collaborate on research to share ideas, evidence, and expertise to inform policies, practices, public dialogue, and drive positive societal change. This online workshop will introduce key terminology, discuss the purpose of knowledge exchange and its importance in a research context, and explore diverse strategies […]
Join us for our monthly Graduate Student Dialogues where we explore topics of relevance to students engaging in climate solutions focused research. These events are hosted on Zoom and open to all interested students in any discipline and at any campus. The challenge of addressing climate change and implementing climate solutions requires a broad range […]
Open to all in the UBC Community! This past spring, the Collective solicited ideas from the research community for projects that could be completed by the next round of Solutions Scholars. After a successful call, eight projects have advanced to a pitch session which will be open to the UBC community. Please join us! 1:45pm […]
St John's College, UBCV From adaptation and mitigation to education, the 2023/24 Solutions Scholars have been exploring climate solutions related to urban environments, extreme heat, and fires. Come hear their research updates and join table discussions to advance the dialogue. Refreshments included Over the past eight months Solutions Scholars have been working on projects related […]
