Publications

Large machinery at work in a coal mine

Over half of BC mining projects do not consider their gendered impacts

These include labour equity, violence, and the disproportionate impact on Indigenous communities.

Papwa Sewgolum Golf Course is located along the lush green slopes of the Umgeni River in Durban. Almost unbelievably, a sprawling informal settlement exists just meters from the tee for the 6 hole. A low-slung concrete fence separates the tin shacks from the carefully manicured fairways. In a twist of irony, the golf course is named after an apartheid-era golfer of Indian descent, named Sewsunker “Papwa” Sewgolum. Papwa Sewgolum was an excellent self-taught golfer, with no formal schooling.

A dialogue on uneven development

A new paper, co-authored by Prof. Jamie Peck, discusses past trajectories of uneven development, and what they mean for future research.

A coniferous forest in northern Italy. Some of the trees are gold in colour, most are green.

New study shows past variability can help forests deal with climate change

Findings suggest that temperature swings from year to year can be even more influential than average temperature increase.

Evaded taxes could more than cover global biodiversity needs

Evaded taxes could more than cover global biodiversity needs

Researchers from UBC Geography say that biodiversity targets cannot be met without debt and tax justice.

New study reveals how sensitive wetlands are to global warming

New study reveals how sensitive wetlands are to global warming

Work led by Dr. Sara Knox shows that temperature and water level are key factors in the release of methane – a greenhouse gas – from wetland environments

‘The Nature of Canada’ wins Canadian Studies Network prize

‘The Nature of Canada’ wins Canadian Studies Network prize

Edited by professor emeritus Graeme Wynn, the book was recognized as the 2020 Best Edited Collection in Canadian Studies.

What could a feminist, green, and global response to COVID-19 look like?

What could a feminist, green, and global response to COVID-19 look like?

Any Green New Deal must be international and intersectional, say Dr. Jessica Dempsey and Dr. Rosemary Collard.