SCHEDULE
Wednesday, March 23rd
Socioecological Climate Impacts in
Northern BC
12:00 - 1:00pm, Room 7-158, UNBC
Livestream on Zoom:
https://unbc.zoom.us/j/68275715531?pwd=WUxrZlM4K3RVM1JXbzY0dUV1VTBqQT09
Passcode: 655262
Panel Prompt
Based on your research, what socioecological climate impacts are we experiencing/might we expect in our region? What climate solutions do you propose to address those impacts?
Panelists
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Dr. Art Fredeen, Faculty of Environment
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Kristen Kieta, Graduate Student, NRES
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Annie King, Graduate Student, NRES
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Dr. Joseph Shea, Faculty of Environment
Moderator
Christine Calihoo, Graduate Student, NRES
Thursday, March 24th
Addressing Climate Anxiety
10:00 - 11:00 am, On Zoom
Zoom Link:
https://unbc.zoom.us/j/68920729756?pwd=cmFJZEtGb2JjdFI5SCtpTkNZamxTQT09
Passcode: 719203
Panel Prompt
Evidence is mounting that climate change also impacts our mental health. The rates of climate anxiety and eco depression are rising as we face unprecedented changes in our environments. What are some ways we may use to cope with these heavy and overwhelming feelings?
Panelists
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Dr. Margot Parkes, Faculty of Health Sciences
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Tavia McKinnon, Graduate Student, Social Work
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Margaret Ann Fuller, Counsellor
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Christine Calihoo, Graduate Student, NRES
Moderator
Annie Kearns, UNBC Counselling Centre Coordinator
Friday, March 25th
Climate Justice, Politics, and Policy
12:00 - 1:30pm, On Zoom
Zoom Link:
https://unbc.zoom.us/j/67024386218?pwd=YUk4Yk1mcTQ0OTN6WnVsa3RoYlJidz09
Passcode: 275587
Panel Prompt
How can Canada achieve climate justice in the political sphere and on the international stage? How do other actors such as the UN, other countries, and stakeholders/rightsholders come into play when Canada is developing its own climate justice policy?
Panelists
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Dr. Daniel Sims, Faculty of First Nations Studies
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Dr. Michael Murphy, Faculty of Political Science
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Aven Knutson, Graduate Student, NRES
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Dr. Jalil Safaei, Department Chair, Faculty of Economics
Moderator
Kristy Aitchison, Undergraduate Student
Building a Sustainable Prince George
1:30 - 2:30pm, Room 7-158, UNBC
Livestream on Zoom: https://unbc.zoom.us/j/63514099532?pwd=ZWg0dlFZNjVzbnAvcDlpc1JRMkNndz09
Passcode: 143226
Panel Prompt
How can Prince George support a growing community while preparing for future climate impacts in the North? What role, if any, do you see the University playing in the future of a sustainable Prince George?
Panelists
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Lara Beckett, Regional District of Fraser Fort-George
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Dr. Tara Lynne Clapp, Chair, School of Planning and Sustainability
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Tannis Reynolds, Faculty of First Nations Studies
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Dr. Rylan Graham, Faculty of Environment
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Dr. Ramla Qureshi, Faculty of Engineering
Moderator
Christine Calihoo, Graduate Student, NRES
Creating a Sustainable UNBC
3:00 - 4:00 pm, Weldwood Theatre (Room 7-238)
Livestream on Zoom: https://unbc.zoom.us/j/63813741025?pwd=c0hPS09aekxlU21tSDhyRmxSSHU0dz09
Passcode: 804000
Panel Prompt
How can UNBC become a leader in sustainability, and what can UNBC improve on? How can students get involved with Sustainability projects on campus?
Panelists
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Dr. Geoffrey Payne, UNBC President
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Penína Sara-Lynn Harding, PhD Candidate, NRES
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Dr. Annie Booth, Faculty of Environment
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Sahil Dino, UNBC Energy Manager
Moderator
Dr. Sinead Earley, Faculty of Environment
Empowering Youth Climate Action
2:00 - 3:00 pm, On Zoom
Zoom Link:
https://unbc.zoom.us/j/65345892394?pwd=RGZoVXNKWjN4RlB4bFFZYklLUTMrdz09
Passcode: 940765
Panel Prompt
As we look towards the future, many have recognized how climate change mitigation and adaptation will take up a substantial portion of young people's lives. How do we inform, inspire, and engage young people to have concern for the environment and take action without them becoming avoidant or overwhelmed with these issues? How do we empower their climate actions?
Panelists
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Seyed Ashkan Hosseinipooya, Executive Director PGPIRG
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Mackenzie Kerr, Social Media Consultant and UNBC Alum
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Glen Thielmann, PhD Candidate, NRES; Faculty of Education
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Dr. Onyx Sloan Morgan, Faculty of Community, Culture and Global Studies at UBC
Moderator
Dr. Ronald Camp ll, Dean, Faculty of Business and Economics
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