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World Weaving grants support First Nations–led climate research 

New funding supports Nation‑led and co‑designed research and associated relationship building and knowledge exchange.

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Policy Spark grants reopen to support climate policy research  

Applications now open for grants to support rapid-turnaround research on emerging climate policy issues in B.C.

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PICS invests in climate research that protects B.C. communities, livelihoods

Research groups receive funding to study solutions to economic, financial, and communications risks.

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Climate policy experts Nancy Olewiler and Mark Zacharias join PICS as Climate Fellows

Through their fellowships, Olewiler and Zacharias will support research, collaboration, and policy engagement to advance climate solutions in B.C.

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PICS Executive Director Ian Mauro and Dr. DAvid Suzuki converse on stage at the University of Victoria.
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PICS hosts David Suzuki for a Conversation of a Lifetime

Read the full feature on our evening with David Suzuki at UVic News.

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Embracing vital connections supports a climate resilient infrastructure 

New research from the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions examines growing infrastructure risks and how to strengthen systemic climate resilience.

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PICS funds 30 climate internships across British Columbia 

The PICS Climate Internship Program provides students with hands-on experience while increasing organizational capacity to accelerate climate action.

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Climate Foresight dialogues seed new thinking on emerging challenges and solutions

Retreats bring together researchers and other experts to contemplate, create, and plan.

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A pivotal moment: PICS offers expert insight to CleanBC review 

With the right strategy and investments, B.C. can build a future that is climate-ready, safe, and more affordable.

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PICS launches Policy Spark Research Grants to accelerate climate policy solutions  

PICS has launched a new funding program designed to rapidly mobilize research that informs emerging climate policy decisions.

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A Radical Act of Hope wins twice at international podcast awards

PICS podcast featuring Siila Watt-Cloutier receives gold and listener’s choice in the 2025 Signal Awards.

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PICS interns drive climate action across B.C.

27 PICS interns contribute to climate action projects across the province in summer 2025 cohort.

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