Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions
@picscanada.bsky.social
PICS is a collaboration between four BC universities (UVic, SFU, UBC, UNBC) working to turn climate knowledge into climate action | https://climatesolutions.ca/
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
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
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
Our CleanBC Insight Series shows how climate action connects to the top issues facing British Columbians.
Read the series: https://ow.ly/ZtHu50XtONe
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.
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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...
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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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October 7, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Hope brought us here — and your vote can take us further. ✨
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🚨 Exciting news! Our podcast A Radical Act of Hope has been nominated for a Signal Award! ✨
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September 25, 2025 at 4:59 PM
🚨 Exciting news! Our podcast A Radical Act of Hope has been nominated for a Signal Award! ✨
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🌎✨ 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-...
What’s the link between #reconciliation and #ClimateSolutions?
For Siila Watt-Cloutier, they’re deeply intertwined.
Both are about repairing relationships — with each other, and with the land, ice, and waters that sustain us.
🎧 Hear her vision for healing people and the planet: ow.ly/MxZY50WE9WL
For Siila Watt-Cloutier, they’re deeply intertwined.
Both are about repairing relationships — with each other, and with the land, ice, and waters that sustain us.
🎧 Hear her vision for healing people and the planet: ow.ly/MxZY50WE9WL
August 14, 2025 at 11:15 PM
What’s the link between #reconciliation and #ClimateSolutions?
For Siila Watt-Cloutier, they’re deeply intertwined.
Both are about repairing relationships — with each other, and with the land, ice, and waters that sustain us.
🎧 Hear her vision for healing people and the planet: ow.ly/MxZY50WE9WL
For Siila Watt-Cloutier, they’re deeply intertwined.
Both are about repairing relationships — with each other, and with the land, ice, and waters that sustain us.
🎧 Hear her vision for healing people and the planet: ow.ly/MxZY50WE9WL
In Ep. 4 of A Radical Act of Hope, former Premier of Greenland Aleqa Hammond speaks to the deep impact of #ClimateChange on Inuit living in close relationship with land, ice, and sea.
🎧 Listen to the full episode: ow.ly/YEAv50WwXK8
#ClimateJustice #IndigenousLeadership #Podcast #ClimatePodcast
🎧 Listen to the full episode: ow.ly/YEAv50WwXK8
#ClimateJustice #IndigenousLeadership #Podcast #ClimatePodcast
July 31, 2025 at 8:36 PM
In Ep. 4 of A Radical Act of Hope, former Premier of Greenland Aleqa Hammond speaks to the deep impact of #ClimateChange on Inuit living in close relationship with land, ice, and sea.
🎧 Listen to the full episode: ow.ly/YEAv50WwXK8
#ClimateJustice #IndigenousLeadership #Podcast #ClimatePodcast
🎧 Listen to the full episode: ow.ly/YEAv50WwXK8
#ClimateJustice #IndigenousLeadership #Podcast #ClimatePodcast
🎙️ In Episode 3 of A Radical Act of Hope, we dive into Silla Watt-Cloutier’s work on the landmark petition to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, which changed the discourse around climate change by framing it as a human rights violation.
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July 25, 2025 at 6:10 PM
🎙️ In Episode 3 of A Radical Act of Hope, we dive into Silla Watt-Cloutier’s work on the landmark petition to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, which changed the discourse around climate change by framing it as a human rights violation.
climatesolutions.ca/podcast-a-ra...
climatesolutions.ca/podcast-a-ra...
On Episode 2 of A Radical Act of Hope, @jannawale.bsky.social reflects on Siila Watt-Cloutier's example of leadership for other climate advocates and young Indigenous leaders.
Listen to all 4 episodes now, wherever you get your podcasts or at climatesolutions.ca
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Listen to all 4 episodes now, wherever you get your podcasts or at climatesolutions.ca
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July 14, 2025 at 6:05 PM
On Episode 2 of A Radical Act of Hope, @jannawale.bsky.social reflects on Siila Watt-Cloutier's example of leadership for other climate advocates and young Indigenous leaders.
Listen to all 4 episodes now, wherever you get your podcasts or at climatesolutions.ca
climatesolutions.ca/podcast-a-ra...
Listen to all 4 episodes now, wherever you get your podcasts or at climatesolutions.ca
climatesolutions.ca/podcast-a-ra...
🎙️ In Episode 2 of A Radical Act of Hope, Siila Watt-Cloutier reflects on the journey from her childhood in the Arctic to global climate advocacy—and the moments and people who shaped her path.
🎧 Listen to all episodes at climatesolutions.ca/podcast-a-ra... or wherever you get your podcasts.
🎧 Listen to all episodes at climatesolutions.ca/podcast-a-ra... or wherever you get your podcasts.
July 10, 2025 at 4:21 PM
🎙️ In Episode 2 of A Radical Act of Hope, Siila Watt-Cloutier reflects on the journey from her childhood in the Arctic to global climate advocacy—and the moments and people who shaped her path.
🎧 Listen to all episodes at climatesolutions.ca/podcast-a-ra... or wherever you get your podcasts.
🎧 Listen to all episodes at climatesolutions.ca/podcast-a-ra... or wherever you get your podcasts.
🎧 Your summer binge listen is here—all 4 episodes of A Radical Act of Hope are now live!
Join Inuk climate and human rights advocate Siila Watt-Cloutier, as she shares her extraordinary story, from the Arctic to the global stage.
Stream all episodes now!
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Join Inuk climate and human rights advocate Siila Watt-Cloutier, as she shares her extraordinary story, from the Arctic to the global stage.
Stream all episodes now!
open.spotify.com/show/3CNgs5y...
July 3, 2025 at 4:37 PM
🎧 Your summer binge listen is here—all 4 episodes of A Radical Act of Hope are now live!
Join Inuk climate and human rights advocate Siila Watt-Cloutier, as she shares her extraordinary story, from the Arctic to the global stage.
Stream all episodes now!
open.spotify.com/show/3CNgs5y...
Join Inuk climate and human rights advocate Siila Watt-Cloutier, as she shares her extraordinary story, from the Arctic to the global stage.
Stream all episodes now!
open.spotify.com/show/3CNgs5y...
⏳ One week to go! We can’t wait for you to hear this.
In one week, A Radical Act of Hope launches—sharing the story, insight, and leadership of Siila Watt-Cloutier.
This series is about climate, yes—but it’s also about identity, connection, and courage.
In one week, A Radical Act of Hope launches—sharing the story, insight, and leadership of Siila Watt-Cloutier.
This series is about climate, yes—but it’s also about identity, connection, and courage.
June 18, 2025 at 7:19 PM
⏳ One week to go! We can’t wait for you to hear this.
In one week, A Radical Act of Hope launches—sharing the story, insight, and leadership of Siila Watt-Cloutier.
This series is about climate, yes—but it’s also about identity, connection, and courage.
In one week, A Radical Act of Hope launches—sharing the story, insight, and leadership of Siila Watt-Cloutier.
This series is about climate, yes—but it’s also about identity, connection, and courage.
New URL, same mission 💻🌱
We’ve officially moved to climatesolutions.ca!
This new web address puts our purpose front and centre: delivering real-world climate solutions for B.C. and beyond.
Update your bookmarks and stay connected with us at climatesolutions.ca 💻✅
We’ve officially moved to climatesolutions.ca!
This new web address puts our purpose front and centre: delivering real-world climate solutions for B.C. and beyond.
Update your bookmarks and stay connected with us at climatesolutions.ca 💻✅
June 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM
New URL, same mission 💻🌱
We’ve officially moved to climatesolutions.ca!
This new web address puts our purpose front and centre: delivering real-world climate solutions for B.C. and beyond.
Update your bookmarks and stay connected with us at climatesolutions.ca 💻✅
We’ve officially moved to climatesolutions.ca!
This new web address puts our purpose front and centre: delivering real-world climate solutions for B.C. and beyond.
Update your bookmarks and stay connected with us at climatesolutions.ca 💻✅
Earlier today, Siila Watt-Cloutier, PICS inaugural Indigenous Climate Fellow, delivered a powerful keynote at the Right Here, Right Now Climate Summit. 🌍 🎙️
✨ Stay tuned for a special announcement from us and Siila next week!
📸 Photo from Siila’s keynote at the 2022 Right Here, Right Now Summit.
✨ Stay tuned for a special announcement from us and Siila next week!
📸 Photo from Siila’s keynote at the 2022 Right Here, Right Now Summit.
June 5, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Earlier today, Siila Watt-Cloutier, PICS inaugural Indigenous Climate Fellow, delivered a powerful keynote at the Right Here, Right Now Climate Summit. 🌍 🎙️
✨ Stay tuned for a special announcement from us and Siila next week!
📸 Photo from Siila’s keynote at the 2022 Right Here, Right Now Summit.
✨ Stay tuned for a special announcement from us and Siila next week!
📸 Photo from Siila’s keynote at the 2022 Right Here, Right Now Summit.
Regional Chief Terry Teegee and PICS Executive Director Dr. Ian Mauro talk about the new Relationship Protocol between FNLC and PICS—and what it means for climate leadership in B.C.
#ClimateLeadership #IndigenousLeadership #FNLC
#ClimateLeadership #IndigenousLeadership #FNLC
April 16, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Regional Chief Terry Teegee and PICS Executive Director Dr. Ian Mauro talk about the new Relationship Protocol between FNLC and PICS—and what it means for climate leadership in B.C.
#ClimateLeadership #IndigenousLeadership #FNLC
#ClimateLeadership #IndigenousLeadership #FNLC
This Protocol marks a collaborative and voluntary commitment to support the implementation of the B.C. First Nations Climate Strategy and the Action Plan for Disaster Risk Reduction.
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April 16, 2025 at 7:35 PM
This Protocol marks a collaborative and voluntary commitment to support the implementation of the B.C. First Nations Climate Strategy and the Action Plan for Disaster Risk Reduction.
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Join this free UBC event (co-sponsored by PICS) to hear directly from Indigenous leaders about their work & vision for the future.
April 28-29 at UBC
Register: communityengagement.ubc.ca/events/indig...
#ClimateAction #IndigenousLeadership #UBCConnects
April 28-29 at UBC
Register: communityengagement.ubc.ca/events/indig...
#ClimateAction #IndigenousLeadership #UBCConnects
April 9, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Join this free UBC event (co-sponsored by PICS) to hear directly from Indigenous leaders about their work & vision for the future.
April 28-29 at UBC
Register: communityengagement.ubc.ca/events/indig...
#ClimateAction #IndigenousLeadership #UBCConnects
April 28-29 at UBC
Register: communityengagement.ubc.ca/events/indig...
#ClimateAction #IndigenousLeadership #UBCConnects
Today, scholars & community partners gather at the SFU Climate Innovation Workshop, co-sponsored by PICS, to brainstorm ideas for a sustainable future. The workshop included an inspiring keynote on the difference between simple, complicated, complex and chaotic systems.
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January 31, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Today, scholars & community partners gather at the SFU Climate Innovation Workshop, co-sponsored by PICS, to brainstorm ideas for a sustainable future. The workshop included an inspiring keynote on the difference between simple, complicated, complex and chaotic systems.
www.sfu.ca/complex-syst...
www.sfu.ca/complex-syst...
PICS was honoured to co-present yesterday at the B.C. Cabinet and First Nations Leaders’ Gathering on our support of the implementation of the B.C. First Nations Climate Strategy.
January 22, 2025 at 11:27 PM
PICS was honoured to co-present yesterday at the B.C. Cabinet and First Nations Leaders’ Gathering on our support of the implementation of the B.C. First Nations Climate Strategy.
🌟 That’s a wrap for #12DaysOfResearch! 🌟
Thank you for joining us as we highlighted these innovative #ClimateSolutions. Explore the PICS Annual Report to learn more about these and other groundbreaking projects! 💚🌍
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#ClimateAction
Thank you for joining us as we highlighted these innovative #ClimateSolutions. Explore the PICS Annual Report to learn more about these and other groundbreaking projects! 💚🌍
ow.ly/uZ8j50Uh4xz
#ClimateAction
December 30, 2024 at 8:47 PM
🌟 That’s a wrap for #12DaysOfResearch! 🌟
Thank you for joining us as we highlighted these innovative #ClimateSolutions. Explore the PICS Annual Report to learn more about these and other groundbreaking projects! 💚🌍
ow.ly/uZ8j50Uh4xz
#ClimateAction
Thank you for joining us as we highlighted these innovative #ClimateSolutions. Explore the PICS Annual Report to learn more about these and other groundbreaking projects! 💚🌍
ow.ly/uZ8j50Uh4xz
#ClimateAction
🎶 On the twelfth and final day of research, PICS brings to you... CO2 converted to fuels and fibres for uses new! 🔄🌍
Learn more on page 34 of the PICS annual report: ow.ly/BELY50Uh4nw
#12DaysOfResearch #CarbonFibres #CarbonInnovation
Learn more on page 34 of the PICS annual report: ow.ly/BELY50Uh4nw
#12DaysOfResearch #CarbonFibres #CarbonInnovation
December 30, 2024 at 8:46 PM
🎶 On the twelfth and final day of research, PICS brings to you... CO2 converted to fuels and fibres for uses new! 🔄🌍
Learn more on page 34 of the PICS annual report: ow.ly/BELY50Uh4nw
#12DaysOfResearch #CarbonFibres #CarbonInnovation
Learn more on page 34 of the PICS annual report: ow.ly/BELY50Uh4nw
#12DaysOfResearch #CarbonFibres #CarbonInnovation
🎶 On the eleventh day of research, PICS brings to you... decision-making tools to manage water resources true! 🌊💧
Learn more on page 14 of the PICS annual report: ow.ly/hBgO50Uh3XP
#12DaysOfResearch #WaterManagement #ClimateResilience
Learn more on page 14 of the PICS annual report: ow.ly/hBgO50Uh3XP
#12DaysOfResearch #WaterManagement #ClimateResilience
December 24, 2024 at 6:07 PM
🎶 On the eleventh day of research, PICS brings to you... decision-making tools to manage water resources true! 🌊💧
Learn more on page 14 of the PICS annual report: ow.ly/hBgO50Uh3XP
#12DaysOfResearch #WaterManagement #ClimateResilience
Learn more on page 14 of the PICS annual report: ow.ly/hBgO50Uh3XP
#12DaysOfResearch #WaterManagement #ClimateResilience
🎶 On the tenth day of research, PICS brings to you... climate-smart investments to help a low-carbon future breakthrough!🎶
Learn more about this project on page 23 of the PICS annual report: ow.ly/9YJL50Uh3TW
#12DaysOfResearch #GreenFinance #SustainableInvesting
Learn more about this project on page 23 of the PICS annual report: ow.ly/9YJL50Uh3TW
#12DaysOfResearch #GreenFinance #SustainableInvesting
December 23, 2024 at 5:14 PM
🎶 On the tenth day of research, PICS brings to you... climate-smart investments to help a low-carbon future breakthrough!🎶
Learn more about this project on page 23 of the PICS annual report: ow.ly/9YJL50Uh3TW
#12DaysOfResearch #GreenFinance #SustainableInvesting
Learn more about this project on page 23 of the PICS annual report: ow.ly/9YJL50Uh3TW
#12DaysOfResearch #GreenFinance #SustainableInvesting
🎶 On the ninth day of research, PICS brings to you... Indigenous fire stewardship to protect ecosystems as they renew! 🔥🌲
Learn more on page 33 of the PICS annual report: ow.ly/TOZ350Uh3yZ
#12DaysOfResearch #IndigenousKnowledge #WildfireResilience
Learn more on page 33 of the PICS annual report: ow.ly/TOZ350Uh3yZ
#12DaysOfResearch #IndigenousKnowledge #WildfireResilience
December 20, 2024 at 5:03 PM
🎶 On the ninth day of research, PICS brings to you... Indigenous fire stewardship to protect ecosystems as they renew! 🔥🌲
Learn more on page 33 of the PICS annual report: ow.ly/TOZ350Uh3yZ
#12DaysOfResearch #IndigenousKnowledge #WildfireResilience
Learn more on page 33 of the PICS annual report: ow.ly/TOZ350Uh3yZ
#12DaysOfResearch #IndigenousKnowledge #WildfireResilience
🎶 On the eighth day of research, PICS brings to you... urban trees to cool cities and improve air quality, too! 🌳🌆
Learn more about this project on page 32 of the PICS annual report: ow.ly/Ox3850Uh2TA
#12DaysOfResearch #UrbanTrees #ClimateSolutions
Learn more about this project on page 32 of the PICS annual report: ow.ly/Ox3850Uh2TA
#12DaysOfResearch #UrbanTrees #ClimateSolutions
December 18, 2024 at 5:11 PM
🎶 On the eighth day of research, PICS brings to you... urban trees to cool cities and improve air quality, too! 🌳🌆
Learn more about this project on page 32 of the PICS annual report: ow.ly/Ox3850Uh2TA
#12DaysOfResearch #UrbanTrees #ClimateSolutions
Learn more about this project on page 32 of the PICS annual report: ow.ly/Ox3850Uh2TA
#12DaysOfResearch #UrbanTrees #ClimateSolutions