IRES Newsletter: March 3, 2025

News, Events and Updates

Curious about a career in international climate action and diplomacy?

Join Jeffrey Qi as he discusses his journey from UBC to United Nations climate change negotiations. Jeffrey will also discuss how multilateral environmental negotiations work, what avenues you can take to join the global movement of securing a sustainable future, as well as a frank conversation on the benefits and trade-offs of this profession.

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We're incredibly honoured to work with RES PhD student Alberto Alves Campos, a finalist for the Indianapolis Prize. Campos is being recognized for leading protection efforts for the Antillean manatee and the endangered red knot.

Congratulations, Alberto!

Join Dr. Jemima Baada as she illustrates the importance of going beyond economic outcomes as markers of successful adaptive migration, to consider more fully the quality of life and wellbeing of individuals and communities 

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Recent IRES Publications

Dr. Amanda Giang is named a 2024 Rising Stars in Environmental Research by ACS Environmental Au, for the following publication. Congratulations to Amanda and IRES co-authors Emma J. Gillies and Mi-Ling Li!

Gillies, E. J., Li, M. L., Christensen, V., Hoover, C., Sora, K. J., Loseto, L. L., ... & Giang, A. (2024). Exploring Drivers of Historic Mercury Trends in Beluga Whales Using an Ecosystem Modeling Approach. ACS Environmental Au. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsenvironau.3c00072

Torio, P. C., & Harris, L. M. (2024). Water tariffs and social equity: Towards water service connections and pricing instruments for the poor. World Water Policy. https://doi.org/10.1002/wwp2.12229

Barros-Rosa, L., Moura Peluso, L., Lemes, P., Johnson, M. S., Dalmagro, H. J., Nunes da Cunha, C., ... & Penha, J. (2025). The ineffectiveness of current environmental and fire policies in the world’s largest wetland. Environmental Research Letters. https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/adb7f5

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