A field school in Guatemala led by Geography Professor Dr. Catherine Nolin examined human rights violations, historical memory and Canada’s role in global justice. The experience resulted in an academic paper and a StoryMap amplifying the voices of Guatemalan people.

Global study reveals alarming rarity of intact and undisturbed tropical rainforests

A global study led by UNBC’s Rajeev Pillay reveals only 25 per cent of tropical rainforests remain in high integrity, which is crucial for biodiversity and climate regulation. Using advanced mapping, the study offers insights for global conservation efforts.

UNBC research income remains at near-record level

UNBC moved up one spot in the undergraduate tier for research income earnings in the latest Research Infosource Canada's Top 50 Research University rankings.

Restoring watersheds and salmon habitats post-wildfire

A multi-party initiative led by the Skeetchestn Indian Band, supported by UNBC and other partners, is restoring the Deadman River and studying innovative, culturally-informed strategies to mitigate the impacts of severe wildfires on watersheds and salmon habitats.

GROWing knowledge on the impact of glyphosate on forest ecosystems

With more than $1.5 million in funding, the GROW research project team gathered with community partners to officially launch a collaborative study aimed at digging deeper into the ecological and health impacts of herbicides on forest ecosystems.

Faculty

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Dean

Koper, Dr. Nicola

PhD (University of Alberta), MSc (University of Guelph), BSc (University of Guelph)

Dean, Faculty of Environment

Phone

250-960-5121

nicola.koper@unbc.ca

Office

8-270

Research and Expertise

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Chairs

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Clapp, Dr. Tara Lynne

PhD (University of Southern California), MEDes (University of Calgary), BES (University of Manitoba)

Chair, School of Planning and Sustainability

Associate Professor

Phone

250-960-6016

Cell

236-792-4460

tara.clapp@unbc.ca

Office

10-3066

Dr. Tara Lynne Clapp is Chair of the School of Planning and Sustainability at the University of Northern British Columbia. Her research interests are in rural and northern sustainability and resilience, particularly in water and watersheds, and housing and development.

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Nolin, Dr. Catherine

PhD, MA (Queen's University at Kingston), BA Geography (University of Calgary)

Chair, Department of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Professor

Phone

250-960-5875

Cell

250-961-5875

catherine.nolin@unbc.ca

Office

Teaching Lab 8-148

Website

https://www.unbc.ca/catherine-nolin

I am a social geographer with two broad areas of research interest that connect in many ways and often overlap: Guatemala/Violence/Development/Justice and Migration/Transnationalism/Refugee Studies.

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