SDG 13 – Climate action
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New research puts climate policies to the test
An international research team found only 63 out of 1500 climate policies have led to substantial emissions reductions over the past two decades. The groundbreaking study published in Science reveals the keys to success according to shared characteristics for these cases: inclusion of tax and price incentives in well-designed policy…
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Clues to the cosmos, cognition, cancer, climate and beyond
From ground-breaking research in particle and astrophysics to innovative studies in neuroscience, human health, energy modelling and beyond, UVic’s Arbutus…
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UVic researchers test community climate solutions
From helping to convert seaweed overgrowth into benefits for the blue economy, to improving travel across sea ice, two University…
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Inuvialuit delegation shares climate change displacement with scientists
A delegation of young Inuvialuit leaders from Tuktoyaktuk, NWT, travelled more than 2,300 km to Victoria to meet with government…
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Innovative UVic research gets a boost
From testing environmental stresses on plants to understanding mysteries of the universe, five University of Victoria (UVic) research projects received…
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Fresh perspectives on our unique BSc in Climate Science
Camryn Thompson, a fourth-year Science student, and David Atkinson, co-developer of the BSc in Climate Science program, for their experiences…
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Teaching climate action
The Transformative Climate Action (TCA) certificate offers tools for sustainable futures. Tailored courses explore diverse perspectives on climate change. Attend…
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Bombardier partnership for sustainable aviation
UVic’s Centre for Aerospace Research (CfAR) will be Bombardier’s first academic partner on the sustainability-focused EcoJet Research Project.