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PICS is a collaboration between four BC universities (UVic, SFU, UBC, UNBC) working to turn climate knowledge into climate action | https://climatesolutions.ca/
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🌿 Our 2024–25 #AnnualReport is here: shorturl.at/Z4yBz

This year marked a turning point for PICS—new strategic direction, a reimagined website, and strengthened programs built for impact.

Executive Director @ianmauro.bsky.social reflects on a transformative year.

youtu.be/eDc51cn2nhk
Intention and Impact: PICS 2024-2025 Annual Report
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This isn’t just a talk—it’s a moment.

David Suzuki’s Conversation of a Lifetime asks what responsibility looks like now, and what we owe future generations.

Feb 9 | UVic

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#DavidSuzuki #ClimateLeadership #ClimateDialogue #UVicEvents #VictoriaBC
January 13, 2026 at 5:46 PM
David Suzuki is joining us in Victoria for a Conversation of a Lifetime.

As he enters his 90s, this is a rare chance to hear directly from a defining voice in climate science and ecological justice.

🗓 Feb 9 | 📍 UVic

Get your tickets today: climatesolutions.ca/event/david-...
David Suzuki: Conversation of a Lifetime | Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions
Join PICS for a rare “Conversation of a Lifetime” with David Suzuki—an urgent dialogue with a defining voice able to inspire across geographies and generations.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:37 PM
In case you missed it over the holidays:

Our 2024–25 #AnnualReport is now available online, featuring milestones, stories, and a short video from our Executive Director Ian Mauro.

Start the new year off right→ https://ow.ly/6F4e50XLeQL
PICS Annual Report 2024/2025 | Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions
The Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions 2024-2025 Annual Report highlights a year of intention and impact.
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January 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
⚡ Last week to apply! #BCResearchFunding

Applications for Policy Spark Grants close Friday, Jan. 6, 2026. Up to $20K available for faculty at UBC, UVic, SFU, and UNBC. Don’t wait—turn your #ClimateResearch into actionable #ClimatePolicy insights on adaptation.

https://ow.ly/smKu50XGvtJ
Policy Spark Research Grant Program | Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions
The PICS Climate Internship Program helps organizations in B.C. reach their climate goals while giving university students a chance to hone their skills and acquire relevant work experience.
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December 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a year of projects that are making real impact across B.C.

These are just a few of the 13 impact stories featured in our 2024–25 #AnnualReport.

🔗 Read more impact stores here: https://ow.ly/ikqY50XLeHM

#ClimateSolutions #YearInReview
December 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
⏳ 2 weeks to go! #BCResearchFunding

Policy Spark Grants provide rapid funding to help research shape B.C.’s adaptation #ClimatePolicy. If you’re faculty at UBC, UVic, SFU, or UNBC, this is your chance to get up to $20K for your project.

Apply by Jan. 6, 2026 → https://ow.ly/335c50XGvqW
Policy Spark Research Grant Program | Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions
The PICS Climate Internship Program helps organizations in B.C. reach their climate goals while giving university students a chance to hone their skills and acquire relevant work experience.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
In a new Reflection, Dr. Sara Nelson unpacks how climate disinformation fuels polarization, weakens democracy, and blocks climate action — and why new global efforts on information integrity matter.

Read more: https://ow.ly/aVBX50XNknH
How disinformation undermines climate action: Lessons from COP30 | Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions
False information and outright falsehoods are undermining climate action. This year’s UN climate conference created a framework to help heal our information environments.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Curious about what we do at PICS? 🔍

PICS is rooted in partnership. Our 4 network universities anchor an ecosystem of researchers, governments, and communities whose connections nurture the ideas and actions that lead to lasting climate solutions. 

https://ow.ly/FaNG50XLeOp
December 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
📌 Six milestones that shaped our year.

Together, these milestones set the stage for the next chapter of climate action at PICS.

See the full story in our 2024–25 Annual Report: https://ow.ly/QTw850XLeo3

#ClimateSolutions #AnnualReport #ClimateAction #YearInReview #ImpactReport
December 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Climate research is powerful when it’s accessible. 💡

This year, we launched our first-ever web-based #AnnualReport, designed to make our stories, insights, and impact easy to explore.

Explore the full report → https://ow.ly/svln50XLekl
December 18, 2025 at 7:01 PM
🌿 Our 2024–25 #AnnualReport is here: shorturl.at/Z4yBz

This year marked a turning point for PICS—new strategic direction, a reimagined website, and strengthened programs built for impact.

Executive Director @ianmauro.bsky.social reflects on a transformative year.

youtu.be/eDc51cn2nhk
Intention and Impact: PICS 2024-2025 Annual Report
YouTube video by Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions
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December 17, 2025 at 8:02 PM
⏰ 3 weeks left to apply! #BCResearchFunding

Does your #ClimateResearch intersect with B.C.'s adaptation #ClimatePolicy? Policy Spark Grants offer up to $20K for faculty at UBC, UVic, SFU, and UNBC whose research can inform adaptation policy in B.C.

https://ow.ly/tsUf50XGvHj
Policy Spark Research Grant Program | Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions
The PICS Climate Internship Program helps organizations in B.C. reach their climate goals while giving university students a chance to hone their skills and acquire relevant work experience.
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December 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🚨 4 weeks left to apply! #BCResearchFunding

Don’t miss your chance to turn #ClimateResearch into action with a Policy Spark Grant. Up to $20K available for faculty at UBC, UVic, SFU and UNBC working on emerging adaptation issues in B.C.

Apply by Jan. 6, 2026 → climatesolutions.ca/current-fund...
Policy Spark Research Grant Program | Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions
The PICS Climate Internship Program helps organizations in B.C. reach their climate goals while giving university students a chance to hone their skills and acquire relevant work experience.
climatesolutions.ca
December 9, 2025 at 11:16 PM
The conversation regarding pipelines and tankers is active across #BritishColumbia and #Canada. Our Executive Director @ianmauro.bsky.social recently asked @cathmckenna.bsky.social on her take.

#bcpoli #canadapoli #climatechange #climatesolutions

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A Conversation with Catherine McKenna: Pipelines, Tankers, and Fossil Fuel Development
YouTube video by PICSCanada
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December 2, 2025 at 10:15 PM
"Climate change gets talked about as a choice between the economy & the environment. But the truth is it’s about today vs. tomorrow.” As @governmentofbc.bsky.social releases the #CleanBC review, 8 climate experts weigh in on the choices, and opportunities, BC faces.

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Today vs Tomorrow: The Future of B.C. Climate Policy
YouTube video by PICSCanada
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November 26, 2025 at 11:10 PM
LIVE: Join us now for a Conversation with Catherine McKenna: www.facebook.com/PICSCanada/v...
Join me tonight at @uvic.ca for a conversation of climate, connection, and fighting for change.

🕖 7:00–9:30 p.m. PST (doors 6:30)
📍 University of Victoria

🔗 Event details & tickets: tinyurl.com/RLAG-uvic
🎥 Livestream: tinyurl.com/RLAG-uvic-live
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November 26, 2025 at 3:40 AM
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Join me tonight at @uvic.ca for a conversation of climate, connection, and fighting for change.

🕖 7:00–9:30 p.m. PST (doors 6:30)
📍 University of Victoria

🔗 Event details & tickets: tinyurl.com/RLAG-uvic
🎥 Livestream: tinyurl.com/RLAG-uvic-live
@picscanada.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Tomorrow night! Don't miss this unique opportunity to meet @cathmckenna.bsky.social and enjoy a conversation on women in climate leadership.

Not in Victoria? Join our Livestream: www.facebook.com/share/p/1JaV...
What does it take to lead with courage in the face of climate change?

Join the Honourable Catherine McKenna for an inspiring evening about climate leadership, resilience, and the power of community to drive real change.

Register today: purchase.tickets.uvic.ca/EventAvailab...
November 24, 2025 at 5:17 PM
As the Province prepares to release the CleanBC review, climate impacts, rising costs, and strained public services are reshaping what’s at stake.

Our CleanBC Insight Series shows how climate action connects to the top issues facing British Columbians.

Read the series: https://ow.ly/ZtHu50XtONe
November 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Happening tomorrow! 🌞🌾

How can solar and farming work together for a more climate-resilient future? Join SFU’s Clean Energy Research Group for A Sustainable Harvest in the Okanagan — a hybrid event on agrivoltaic farming in B.C.

📅 Nov 14, 2–4pm via Zoom

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A Sustainable Harvest in the Okanagan | Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions
—Hybrid event— A Sustainable Harvest in the Okanagan: A Learning Session and Townhall on Agrivoltaic Farming in British Columbia This event, hosted by CERG (Clean Energy Research Group, SFU) in […]
climatesolutions.ca
November 13, 2025 at 6:48 PM
What does it take to lead with courage in the face of climate change?

Join the Honourable Catherine McKenna for an inspiring evening about climate leadership, resilience, and the power of community to drive real change.

Register today: purchase.tickets.uvic.ca/EventAvailab...
November 11, 2025 at 12:54 AM
📣 New funding opportunity: Calling researchers at UBC, UVic, SFU and UNBC!

PICS has launched the Policy Spark Research Grants program, which provides rapid, small-scale funding for research that responds to emerging climate policy needs in B.C.

climatesolutions.ca/current-fund...
Policy Spark Research Grant Program | Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions
The PICS Climate Internship Program helps organizations in B.C. reach their climate goals while giving university students a chance to hone their skills and acquire relevant work experience.
climatesolutions.ca
November 6, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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Gitxsan and Cree-Métis climate researcher @jannawale.bsky.social (@picscanada.bsky.social) bridges Indigenous Knowledges and Western science to shape climate solutions grounded in respect and reciprocity.

Read the latest Women in Science post: fro.ntiers.in/oZyJiAz9SXb
October 30, 2025 at 2:06 PM
A Radical Act of Hope with Siila Watt-Cloutier has received two Signal Awards! The podcast won a Listener’s Choice Award and a Gold Award in the Activism, Public Service & Social Impact category. 🏆

🎧 Listen to the series and read more: climatesolutions.ca/a-radical-ac...
A Radical Act of Hope wins twice at international podcast awards | Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions
PICS podcast featuring Siila Watt-Cloutier receives gold and listener’s choice in the 2025 Signal Awards.
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October 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM