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Dr. Simon Donner outlines what to expect from the UN climate conference dubbed the ‘finance COP’

 
Dr. Simon Donner, professor in the department of geography and the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, and the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries at UBC, will be attending his third COP. He outlines the hopes and challenges of this year’s conference.
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Katie McChesney facilitates the exchange of knowledge and ideas at the Centre for Climate Justice

 
Katie McChesney facilitates the exchange of knowledge and ideas at the Centre for Climate Justice (CCJ). Her impactful work and the CCJ are highlighted in the fourth instalment of a five-part series showcasing faculty and staff that are leading the way in generating positive change at UBC.

Practical Learning: Siobhán Wittig McPhee connects theory and practice in geography

 
Guest lectures, design thinking frameworks, and intentional reflection are just some of the tools employed by Dr. Wittig McPhee to engage learners with the theory and practice of Geography.

Geography technicians Rick Ketler and Katrin Tanner get set to launch ‘Lego’ flume

 
Flume lab Research Project Manager Rick Ketler and Engineering Technician Katrin Tanner are close to seeing two years of design and prototyping come together into the operational launch of the “Lego” flume.
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