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This blog is in reaction to a lecture given by UBC’s Dr. Kai Chan on “Tapping into what matter: Relational values and policy mixes for sustainability”. Dr. Chan is affiliated with UBC’s Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability and is a visiting professor at uOttawa working towards mainstreaming biodiversity and sustainability in decision-making within the public and private sector. As a Master’s in Environmental Sustainability student, I had the pleasure of introducing Dr. Chan’s lecture highlighting the importance of using relational values in decision-making.

Part 1 in a three part series investigating the state of Canada's recycling industry. Read Part 2 of the series here.

After massive population declines, the honey bee has become a symbol of conservation. But that doesn’t mean we should prioritise it over other species, says Rebecca Bosy. Overpopulating city ecosystems could be disastrous for biodiversity, and, in turn, the survival of the human race

Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick residents are grappling with rising water levels, evacuation orders and the threat of storm surges as historic flooding continues to plague Eastern Canada.

Le 16 mars, quatre étudiants du programme de M.Sc. en durabilité de l’environnement et une étudiante en génie chimique ont représenté l’Université d’Ottawa à l’événement Designing Change for a Living Planet du World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

Pendant plus de 10 ans, la professeure de droit Nathalie Chalifour a analysé la constitutionnalité de la législation fédérale sur le climat. En février dernier, son expertise a été mise à l’épreuve.

Today’s release of Canada’s Changing Climate Report answers the questions: How has Canada’s climate changed to date? …Why?... And what changes are projected in the future?

Designing the supports to overcome these challenges will be key to unleashing the potential of private capital to deliver the much-needed infrastructure our businesses, communities, country and indeed planet will need going forward.