Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions
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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/
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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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
climatesolutions.ca/event/a-sust...
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
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
climatesolutions.ca/event/a-sust...
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
climatesolutions.ca/event/a-sust...
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...
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
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...
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...
📣 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...
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
📣 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...
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...
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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
Read the latest Women in Science post: fro.ntiers.in/oZyJiAz9SXb
October 30, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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
Read the latest Women in Science post: fro.ntiers.in/oZyJiAz9SXb
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...
🎧 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.
climatesolutions.ca
October 24, 2025 at 7:08 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...
🎧 Listen to the series and read more: climatesolutions.ca/a-radical-ac...
💡 Students are driving climate solutions across BC.
The 2025 PICS Climate Internship Program funded 27 internships across B.C. Students helped deliver real-world climate solutions, from public health preparedness to ecosystem restoration.
climatesolutions.ca/pics-interns...
The 2025 PICS Climate Internship Program funded 27 internships across B.C. Students helped deliver real-world climate solutions, from public health preparedness to ecosystem restoration.
climatesolutions.ca/pics-interns...
PICS interns drive climate action across B.C. | Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions
Twenty seven PICS interns contribute to climate action projects across the province in summer 2025 cohort.
climatesolutions.ca
October 21, 2025 at 5:43 PM
💡 Students are driving climate solutions across BC.
The 2025 PICS Climate Internship Program funded 27 internships across B.C. Students helped deliver real-world climate solutions, from public health preparedness to ecosystem restoration.
climatesolutions.ca/pics-interns...
The 2025 PICS Climate Internship Program funded 27 internships across B.C. Students helped deliver real-world climate solutions, from public health preparedness to ecosystem restoration.
climatesolutions.ca/pics-interns...
Are you planning a climate action event at your university? PICS funding can help! 🌱
PICS is offering up to $2,500 to groups, departments, or institutes at our partner universities (UVic, UBC, UNBC, SFU) to host events that spark climate action.
🔗 Apply now: climatesolutions.ca/current-fund...
PICS is offering up to $2,500 to groups, departments, or institutes at our partner universities (UVic, UBC, UNBC, SFU) to host events that spark climate action.
🔗 Apply now: climatesolutions.ca/current-fund...
University Climate Knowledge Mobilization Events | Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions
Are you hosting a climate event through a PICS-network university? We can provide support.
climatesolutions.ca
October 16, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Are you planning a climate action event at your university? PICS funding can help! 🌱
PICS is offering up to $2,500 to groups, departments, or institutes at our partner universities (UVic, UBC, UNBC, SFU) to host events that spark climate action.
🔗 Apply now: climatesolutions.ca/current-fund...
PICS is offering up to $2,500 to groups, departments, or institutes at our partner universities (UVic, UBC, UNBC, SFU) to host events that spark climate action.
🔗 Apply now: climatesolutions.ca/current-fund...
What does it take to bridge knowledges for climate action?
A new PICS report captures insights from a cross-university workshop series focused on collaboration, co-design, and doing research in a good way.
Learn more: climatesolutions.ca/bridging-kno...
A new PICS report captures insights from a cross-university workshop series focused on collaboration, co-design, and doing research in a good way.
Learn more: climatesolutions.ca/bridging-kno...
Bridging knowledges for climate action | Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions
New PICS report captures insights from a series of workshops held in collaboration with the First Nation Leadership Council.
climatesolutions.ca
October 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
What does it take to bridge knowledges for climate action?
A new PICS report captures insights from a cross-university workshop series focused on collaboration, co-design, and doing research in a good way.
Learn more: climatesolutions.ca/bridging-kno...
A new PICS report captures insights from a cross-university workshop series focused on collaboration, co-design, and doing research in a good way.
Learn more: climatesolutions.ca/bridging-kno...
Last day to vote! Don't miss your chance to support Siila's message of hope.
Hope brought us here — and your vote can take us further. ✨
There are just a few days left to help A Radical Act of Hope win a Signal Award for Activism, Public Service & Social Impact.
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There are just a few days left to help A Radical Act of Hope win a Signal Award for Activism, Public Service & Social Impact.
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✅ Join us in this radical act of support
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October 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Last day to vote! Don't miss your chance to support Siila's message of hope.
Hope brought us here — and your vote can take us further. ✨
There are just a few days left to help A Radical Act of Hope win a Signal Award for Activism, Public Service & Social Impact.
✅ Vote now
✅ Confirm your email
✅ Join us in this radical act of support
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There are just a few days left to help A Radical Act of Hope win a Signal Award for Activism, Public Service & Social Impact.
✅ Vote now
✅ Confirm your email
✅ Join us in this radical act of support
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October 7, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Hope brought us here — and your vote can take us further. ✨
There are just a few days left to help A Radical Act of Hope win a Signal Award for Activism, Public Service & Social Impact.
✅ Vote now
✅ Confirm your email
✅ Join us in this radical act of support
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There are just a few days left to help A Radical Act of Hope win a Signal Award for Activism, Public Service & Social Impact.
✅ Vote now
✅ Confirm your email
✅ Join us in this radical act of support
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PICS is proud to announce the first cohort of the Uplifting Reciprocal Research Scholarship Program—15 outstanding scholars from across our four partner universities. 🎓
🔗 Meet the scholars + learn more: climatesolutions.ca/fifteen-scho...
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🔗 Meet the scholars + learn more: climatesolutions.ca/fifteen-scho...
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Uplifting Reciprocal Research Scholarship Program 2025 cohort
YouTube video by PICSCanada
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October 2, 2025 at 7:13 PM
PICS is proud to announce the first cohort of the Uplifting Reciprocal Research Scholarship Program—15 outstanding scholars from across our four partner universities. 🎓
🔗 Meet the scholars + learn more: climatesolutions.ca/fifteen-scho...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAcs...
🔗 Meet the scholars + learn more: climatesolutions.ca/fifteen-scho...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAcs...
We are live at the Chief Frank Brown event!
Join us via the livestream: www.facebook.com/share/1P5Cok...
Join us via the livestream: www.facebook.com/share/1P5Cok...
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October 1, 2025 at 10:32 PM
We are live at the Chief Frank Brown event!
Join us via the livestream: www.facebook.com/share/1P5Cok...
Join us via the livestream: www.facebook.com/share/1P5Cok...
In an era defined by the climate crisis, what does meaningful reconciliation look like? On the eve of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, @jannawale.bsky.social reflects on four pathways towards climate justice and reconciliation. #OrangeShirtDay climatesolutions.ca/reflections/...
What does reconciliation look like in an era of climate turmoil? | Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions
PICS Indigenous Research and Partnerships Lead Janna Wale reflects on four pathways towards climate justice and reconciliation.
climatesolutions.ca
September 30, 2025 at 3:07 AM
In an era defined by the climate crisis, what does meaningful reconciliation look like? On the eve of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, @jannawale.bsky.social reflects on four pathways towards climate justice and reconciliation. #OrangeShirtDay climatesolutions.ca/reflections/...
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A Radical Act of Hope has been named a finalist for the 2025 Signal Awards for podcasting, and we want your help in voting it in as the “Listener’s Choice Award!”
This series was created with @picscanada.bsky.social and produced by Everything Podcasts.
This series was created with @picscanada.bsky.social and produced by Everything Podcasts.
September 26, 2025 at 11:32 PM
A Radical Act of Hope has been named a finalist for the 2025 Signal Awards for podcasting, and we want your help in voting it in as the “Listener’s Choice Award!”
This series was created with @picscanada.bsky.social and produced by Everything Podcasts.
This series was created with @picscanada.bsky.social and produced by Everything Podcasts.
Vote now for A Radical Act of Hope with Siila Watt-Cloutier in the @signalawards.bsky.social!
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September 29, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Vote now for A Radical Act of Hope with Siila Watt-Cloutier in the @signalawards.bsky.social!
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Episode 4 of A Radical Act of Hope closes the series with a powerful moment: Siila Watt-Cloutier being blanketed at the University of Victoria by Elder Ivy Seward in honour of her lifetime of work. 🧡
Listen wherever you get your podcasts
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Listen wherever you get your podcasts
youtu.be/i75qg1uIejo
A Radical Act of Hope: “Lead From Strength, Not Fear or Victimhood”
YouTube video by PICSCanada
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September 26, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Episode 4 of A Radical Act of Hope closes the series with a powerful moment: Siila Watt-Cloutier being blanketed at the University of Victoria by Elder Ivy Seward in honour of her lifetime of work. 🧡
Listen wherever you get your podcasts
youtu.be/i75qg1uIejo
Listen wherever you get your podcasts
youtu.be/i75qg1uIejo
🚨 Exciting news! Our podcast A Radical Act of Hope has been nominated for a Signal Award! ✨
Help us win by voting now: vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting...
Don’t forget to confirm your vote in the email Signal sends you after signing up.
Help us win by voting now: vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting...
Don’t forget to confirm your vote in the email Signal sends you after signing up.
September 25, 2025 at 4:59 PM
🚨 Exciting news! Our podcast A Radical Act of Hope has been nominated for a Signal Award! ✨
Help us win by voting now: vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting...
Don’t forget to confirm your vote in the email Signal sends you after signing up.
Help us win by voting now: vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting...
Don’t forget to confirm your vote in the email Signal sends you after signing up.
Heat pumps can save lives from heat while lowering emissions. But how do we equip more B.C. apartments with them? A new series from @urbanclimateleader.bsky.social & @vancouversun.bsky.social is packed with information, inspiration, and practical advice.
⚡Can BC's low-rise buildings transition to #HeatPumps as a healthy, safe, affordable, equitable, and climate-smart solution?
(A Thread)
(A Thread)
September 23, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Heat pumps can save lives from heat while lowering emissions. But how do we equip more B.C. apartments with them? A new series from @urbanclimateleader.bsky.social & @vancouversun.bsky.social is packed with information, inspiration, and practical advice.
In Episode 3 of A Radical Act of Hope, Siila Sheila Watt-Cloutier shares how the voices of Arctic hunters, Elders, and women helped shift the global conversation through a landmark petition to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.
youtu.be/s0yFP539Sw0
youtu.be/s0yFP539Sw0
A Radical Act of Hope: "What A World We’d Created"
YouTube video by PICSCanada
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September 17, 2025 at 4:53 PM
In Episode 3 of A Radical Act of Hope, Siila Sheila Watt-Cloutier shares how the voices of Arctic hunters, Elders, and women helped shift the global conversation through a landmark petition to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.
youtu.be/s0yFP539Sw0
youtu.be/s0yFP539Sw0
"Her wisdom seems to be just what the world needs, once again. I was immediately hooked and binge-listened to the four episodes."
Listen to the PICS podcast A Radical Act of Hope with Siila Watt-Cloutier wherever you get your podcasts.
reclimate.ca/placing-peop...
Listen to the PICS podcast A Radical Act of Hope with Siila Watt-Cloutier wherever you get your podcasts.
reclimate.ca/placing-peop...
Placing People at the Centre of Climate Change: Lessons from Siila Watt-Cloutier - Re.Climate
Indigenous leader Siila Watt-Cloutier continues to reshape how we understand and communicate about climate change.
reclimate.ca
September 16, 2025 at 8:31 PM
"Her wisdom seems to be just what the world needs, once again. I was immediately hooked and binge-listened to the four episodes."
Listen to the PICS podcast A Radical Act of Hope with Siila Watt-Cloutier wherever you get your podcasts.
reclimate.ca/placing-peop...
Listen to the PICS podcast A Radical Act of Hope with Siila Watt-Cloutier wherever you get your podcasts.
reclimate.ca/placing-peop...
The PICS Climate Internship Program is now open for applications!
The internship program provides B.C. organizations with up to $15,000 in funding to hire a student intern for summer 2026.
Apply by Nov. 7, 2025: climatesolutions.ca/current-fund...
The internship program provides B.C. organizations with up to $15,000 in funding to hire a student intern for summer 2026.
Apply by Nov. 7, 2025: climatesolutions.ca/current-fund...
Climate Internship 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
September 15, 2025 at 5:52 PM
The PICS Climate Internship Program is now open for applications!
The internship program provides B.C. organizations with up to $15,000 in funding to hire a student intern for summer 2026.
Apply by Nov. 7, 2025: climatesolutions.ca/current-fund...
The internship program provides B.C. organizations with up to $15,000 in funding to hire a student intern for summer 2026.
Apply by Nov. 7, 2025: climatesolutions.ca/current-fund...
Indigenous communities have contributed little to climate change, yet face many of its harshest impacts.
In A Radical Act of Hope, Janna Wale reflects on the grief of this reality — and how Indigenous leadership is carving a different path forward.
🎧 youtu.be/qU-H4HyhNhc
In A Radical Act of Hope, Janna Wale reflects on the grief of this reality — and how Indigenous leadership is carving a different path forward.
🎧 youtu.be/qU-H4HyhNhc
A Radical Act of Hope Podcast: Something to Find Hope In
YouTube video by PICSCanada
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September 12, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Indigenous communities have contributed little to climate change, yet face many of its harshest impacts.
In A Radical Act of Hope, Janna Wale reflects on the grief of this reality — and how Indigenous leadership is carving a different path forward.
🎧 youtu.be/qU-H4HyhNhc
In A Radical Act of Hope, Janna Wale reflects on the grief of this reality — and how Indigenous leadership is carving a different path forward.
🎧 youtu.be/qU-H4HyhNhc
🌊 How can climate adaptation be more equitable, inclusive, and effective?
Two new briefs from the PICS-funded Living With Water project argue the answer lies in putting values at the centre of adaptation planning.
climatesolutions.ca/values-root-...
Two new briefs from the PICS-funded Living With Water project argue the answer lies in putting values at the centre of adaptation planning.
climatesolutions.ca/values-root-...
Values root effective community climate solutions | Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions
A new set of reports offer a practical framework, for both communities and policy-makers, to help embed local priorities, values, and experiences into climate adaptation planning.
climatesolutions.ca
September 9, 2025 at 6:38 PM
🌊 How can climate adaptation be more equitable, inclusive, and effective?
Two new briefs from the PICS-funded Living With Water project argue the answer lies in putting values at the centre of adaptation planning.
climatesolutions.ca/values-root-...
Two new briefs from the PICS-funded Living With Water project argue the answer lies in putting values at the centre of adaptation planning.
climatesolutions.ca/values-root-...
📢 Funding for Climate Events at PICS Universities 📢
PICS is offering up to $2,500 to groups, organizations, departments, or institutes at PICS-network universities (UBC, UVic, UNBC, & SFU) to host events that advance climate action.
Learn more and apply now!
ow.ly/LBVp50WTnhB
PICS is offering up to $2,500 to groups, organizations, departments, or institutes at PICS-network universities (UBC, UVic, UNBC, & SFU) to host events that advance climate action.
Learn more and apply now!
ow.ly/LBVp50WTnhB
University Climate Knowledge Mobilization Events | Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions
Are you hosting a climate event through a PICS-network university? We can provide support.
ow.ly
September 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM
📢 Funding for Climate Events at PICS Universities 📢
PICS is offering up to $2,500 to groups, organizations, departments, or institutes at PICS-network universities (UBC, UVic, UNBC, & SFU) to host events that advance climate action.
Learn more and apply now!
ow.ly/LBVp50WTnhB
PICS is offering up to $2,500 to groups, organizations, departments, or institutes at PICS-network universities (UBC, UVic, UNBC, & SFU) to host events that advance climate action.
Learn more and apply now!
ow.ly/LBVp50WTnhB
🌎✨ Ceremony. Conversation. Connection.
Join us on October 1st, online or in person, for First Nations Climate Leadership: A Ceremony and Conversation with Hereditary Chief Frank Brown.
Register today: climatesolutions.ca/event/first-...
Join us on October 1st, online or in person, for First Nations Climate Leadership: A Ceremony and Conversation with Hereditary Chief Frank Brown.
Register today: climatesolutions.ca/event/first-...
September 5, 2025 at 11:17 PM
🌎✨ Ceremony. Conversation. Connection.
Join us on October 1st, online or in person, for First Nations Climate Leadership: A Ceremony and Conversation with Hereditary Chief Frank Brown.
Register today: climatesolutions.ca/event/first-...
Join us on October 1st, online or in person, for First Nations Climate Leadership: A Ceremony and Conversation with Hereditary Chief Frank Brown.
Register today: climatesolutions.ca/event/first-...