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In the world of planning
SCARP Assis. Prof. Holly Caggiano on renewable energy challenges in coming years
SCARP's Holly Caggiano appeared on San Fransisco's KCBS Radio to discuss how renewable energy is picking up speed, what the political landscape mean for the future of energy policy, and what we can do even at the local level.
December 2, 2024
In the world of planning
Jak King Memorial Fund founded to support SCARP students
In honour of the memory of Jak King, founding member of the Coalition of Vancouver Neighbourhoods, historian, writer, and activist who passed away this year, the Jak King Memorial Fund has been founded to support celebrate and develop SCARP students.
November 25, 2024
In the world of planning
SCARP's Holly Caggiano on COP29 and the future of climate action
SCARP Assistant Professor Holly Caggiano spoke on CBC radio about what the future of climate action and policy could look like and our next steps toward the future. (Her appearance at 1:15:48.)
November 25, 2024
In the world of planning
Vancouver's new Head Planner Josh White answers questions on Vancouver's current issues
Urbanarium hosted an interview-style panel with some familiar faces as Vancouver's new Head Planner discussed his outlook on Planning's current issues from a Vancouver lens.
November 18, 2024
Research and projects
SCARP's Holly Caggiano co-authors paper: "Carbon Removal for a Just Transition"
SCARP Assis. Prof. Holly Caggiano, as well as Sara Nawaz, Director of Research at American U’s Institute for Responsible Carbon Removal (& IRES alum!) argue we can and should reorient carbon removal to support equitable climate mitigation efforts.
November 12, 2024
Spotlight
SCARP students part of UBC's delegation to UN climate conference
SCARP is thrilled to celebrate that SCARP students Avery Chan and Brinnae Cooper are joining an exclusive delegation representing UBC at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties!
November 12, 2024
Academics, Development, and Resouces
Applications for UBC Affiliated Fellowships and Tri-Agency CGS-M now open
Numerous funding opportunities are available to current and prospective full-time UBC Vancouver graduate students with these competitions. Applications close December 1, 5:00pm PST.
November 4, 2024
Research and projects
SCARP PhD student Ana Polgár's research on incorporating local knowledge in climate action
SCARP PhD student Ana Polgár is thrilled to share that her first first-author article has just been published, "A Quick-Scan Methodology Incorporating Local Knowledge for Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessments Applied in Kampala".
November 1, 2024
Academics, Development, and Resouces
Our students reflect on Go Global experiences
5 UBC students, including one currently in our MCRP program and one currently in our Urban Studies program, reflect on their recent adventures in Go Global's opportunities to study abroad in international contexts.
October 25, 2024
In the world of planning
StatCan released Residential Renovation Price Index
The Residential Renovation Price Index aims to provide Canadians with a more comprehensive portrait of the changes in the cost to complete residential renovation projects in Canada.
October 25, 2024