Professor in the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability at University of British Columbia
The Ontario government has released their climate plan, Preserving and Protecting Our Environment for Future Generations: A Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan. The plan is light on details and appears to weaken climate action in Ontario, precisely when bold leadership is needed to protect the environment and the economy alike.
Since 2008, when the carbon tax came in, B.C. has substantially outpaced the Canadian average in both per capita energy related emissions reductions and per capita GDP growth, confirming that a well-designed, rising carbon price is an effective tool for climate change mitigation without harming the economy.
Smart Prosperity Institute caught up with Dr. Raymond for a Q&A in advance of his Dec. 11th public lecture on Strategies for Carbon Pricing Success
We weigh in on the recent Fall Economic Statement, which included investments to boost innovation and clean growth in Canada through incentives to adopt clean technology equipment, modernize the regulatory framework, and invest in clean innovation.
The foundation of credible and durable GHG policy is "boring" data. Wallowing in good, credible data will pay carbon dividends.
Greening the Capitals – How Cities can address Sustainability
Competing in the Global Bioeconomy Market
This by-invitation only event will convene academics, policy makers, private sector and NGO representatives to discuss research needs and opportunities
Today, the Expert Panel on Sustainable Finance released its interim report. It describes the growing global shift to clean growth and climate resiliency, and sets out the main types of financial products, activities and market solutions that Canada can pursue to unleash the private investment needed to capture this critical economic opportunity.
Today the government announced how and to whom its federal carbon pricing system will apply across Canada, and how revenue collected through the carbon fuel charge will be distributed.
The findings of the IPCC’s Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5 °C remind readers that climate change is not a distant uncertain reality that future generations will deal with, but rather that it is happening here and now within present lifetimes.
The Smart Prosperity Institute (SPI) offers travel awards for conference attendance on a competitive basis to current graduate students conducting environment-economy research of policy relevance for Canada.
Are you a graduate student conducting environment-economy research? Looking for funding to present your research at a (virtual) conference? Consider applying for a Smart Prosperity Graduate Student Travel Award
Developing a reproducible approach to enhancing the durability of products with high rates of innovation will become increasingly important as Canada transitions towards a circular economy.
Climate change litigation is on the rise, and the judicial systems of many countries will likely be fielding an increasing number of climate change related cases in the years ahead.
Deadline to apply extended to September 12, 2018
SPI Work-Study Student, 2018-2019
