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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 4d

This Solutions Scholars project will explore whether ways of framing climate extreme impacts, such as through terms of frequency (eg once every 10 years), likelihood (eg 20 times more likely in a year), or temperature (eg making a heatwave 1.2 degrees warmer) have an impact on mobilizing action.

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 10d

The 2025/2026 Solutions Scholars have begun their projects! Six teams will work over the next 10 months on projects contributing to interdisciplinary climate action.
Learn more on our website: climatesolutions.ubc.ca/climate-solu...

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 10d

Our Climate Conversation on Research Approaches event was a great success- we heard insights on how to bridge the gap between university and community settings, from Mary Stockdale, Tim Paulson and Fabiola Melchior. Read a summary of the event here: climatesolutions.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...

We kicked off the new year with a Climate Conversation at the Institute for Community Engaged Research (ICER) at the UBC Okanagan campus.

Dr. David R. Boyd (@drdavidboyd.bsky.social)

UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 22d

The 2024/2025 Solutions Scholars teams have finished their work, and their findings can be seen on our website
climatesolutions.ubc.ca/climate-solu.... Thank you to all the Solutions Scholars and mentors who worked on these projects, we are so proud to see the final products!

UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · 25d

Our first UBCO event of the year is next Thursday, the 25th! Join for a Climate Conversation on Research Approaches.
Hear from Tim Paulson, Mary Stockdale, and Fabiola Melchior and share your own experiences.
⏰ 2-3pm
🗺️ ART368-1147 Research Road
🔗 Register: climatesolutions.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...

OPENING CLIMATE CONVERSATIONS THROUGH RESEARCH APPROACHES
Tim Paulson Assistant Professor Department of History and Sociology
Fabiola Melchior PhD Student Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies
Mary Stockdale Adjunct Professor Department of Community, Culture and Global Studies
Location: ART368 1147 Research Rd- Kelowna Campus

Time: September 25, 2:00 to 3:00 pm

THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Climate Solutions Research Collective

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · Sep 8

Dr. David Boyd (drdavidboyd.bsky.social) will present on two international climate advisory opinions, including the potential implications for Canada’s next Nationally Determined Contribution and two ongoing lawsuits launched by Canadian youth. Join us in-person or on Zoom this Thursday the 11th.

Professor, lawyer, author, activist, ultra-sport enthusiast, father, nature lover, and former UN Special Rapporteur on the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment

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Climate Solutions Research Collective Annual Kickoff - Featuring David Boyd

UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · Sep 8

Our Annual Kickoff Event on Thursday will have doors open at 2pm, join us for networking to meet with leading and upcoming voices on climate issues at UBC. Meet new people and see familiar faces, share your expertise and connect with others.
Register here:
climatesolutions.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...

Join the Climate Solutions Research Collective for the launch of its third year as we gather with colleagues to discuss critical issues related to climate solutions and how the community can contribut...

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Solutions Scholars Information Session . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · Aug 28

Join our annual kick off event on Sept 11! Hear insights from Dr. David R. Boyd, Professor of Law, Policy and Sustainability former UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment, as he discusses recent advisory opinions related to climate issued by two international courts.

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · May 20

💡 Program Information Session - May 26, 4-5pm Registration ubc.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

The Solutions Scholars program sponsors existing UBC Masters and PhD students to apply their scholarly research skills to climate change mitigation, adaptation, and/or education. In 2025/26, successfu...

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Solutions Scholars - Project Information 1. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · May 20

💡 Project Information Session 1 - June 3, 12-1pm
ubc.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

The Solutions Scholars program sponsors existing UBC Masters and PhD students to apply their scholarly research skills to climate change mitigation, adaptation, and/or education. In 2025/26, successfu...

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Solutions Scholars - Project Information 2. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · May 20

💡 Project Information Session 2 – June 3, 4-5pm ubc.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

The Solutions Scholars program sponsors existing UBC Masters and PhD students to apply their scholarly research skills to climate change mitigation, adaptation, and/or education. In 2025/26, successfu...

Solutions Scholars Information Session

UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · May 20

The Solutions Scholars Program is accepting applications! Program Details: climatesolutions.ubc.ca/solutions-sc...

🧭 Application Deadline – June 10, 11:59pm, 2025
📅 Term: September 2025 – June 2026
💰 Value: $10,000 GRA

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · May 16

Register for an online information session on May 26, 4-5pm: climatesolutions.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...

Learn about the application procedure for the 2025 / 2026 Solutions Scholars cohort.

Note that the application period for the 2024 - 2025 cohort is closed. Please check back on May 20 for updates for the 2025 - 2026 program. You can also sign up to be notified through our newsletter...

UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · May 16

💡 Are you interested in becoming one of next year's scholars? Check out our website on Tuesday when we will announce next year's projects, and our application process. climatesolutions.ubc.ca/solutions-sc...

Apply to the Program

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Solutions Scholars Information Session . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · May 16

Thank you PICS for your support in hosting the Solutions Summit where Solutions Scholars shared progress on their interdisciplinary projects, and had the opportunity to discuss the course of their research with attendees.

✒️ Summary and poster presentations: climatesolutions.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · May 14

Join our information session on May 26 from 4-5pm, or register to receive a recording ubc.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

The Solutions Scholars program sponsors existing UBC Masters and PhD students to apply their scholarly research skills to climate change mitigation, adaptation, and/or education. In 2025/26, successfu...

Note that the application period for the 2024 - 2025 cohort is closed. Please check back on May 20 for updates for the 2025 - 2026 program. You can also sign up to be notified through our newsletter...

UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · May 14

Website: climatesolutions.ubc.ca/solutions-sc...

Apply to the Program

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · May 14

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · May 14

💡 Interested in becoming a Solutions Scholar for the 2025 / 2026 cohort?

📅 Application details will be updated on our website May 20th!

✒️ Application form will be open for submissions until June 10 - subscribe to our newsletter to be informed once applications are announced (link in comments)

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · May 14

The Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions aims to catalyze and mobilize research, partnerships, and knowledge that generates climate action. 🌱

❗ Reminder: The deadline to apply for the PICS Climate Foresight Dialogues funding is May 15th. That’s TOMORROW!

Details here: shorturl.at/YzJUt

💡Have questions about the Open Call for the Climate Foresight Dialogues? Want to learn more about how this program can support your big ideas on complex climate challenges? Join us for an information...

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · May 8

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · May 8

Bringing our Climate Conversations to UBC Health's Bridging Research & Action Conference next week! Join Asst Prof Jemima Baada, PhD and postdoc researcher Shahin Kassam PhD, RN for a conversation about the Intersection of Climate Migration and Health. Register here for the conference bit.ly/4iOKhz2

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · Apr 29

It was amazing to see these four Solutions Scholars groups at our Solutions Summit! View their posters on carbon offsets, agricultural carbon counting, Large Language Models, and heatwave forecasting: climatesolutions.ubc.ca/climate-solu.... Thank you to the @picscanada.bsky.social for their support

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UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective @ubccsrc.bsky.social · Apr 6

Read the Kelowna event summary here: climatesolutions.ubc.ca/news-and-eve... the Vancouver summary here: climatesolutions.ubc.ca/news-and-eve.... Thank you to all our speakers, and those who came and shared questions and insights!

Vancouver Climate Conversation: Compounding Hazards

Thank you to the UBC Disaster Resilience Research Network for co-hosting this hybrid event on Wednesday February 26. Please