PICS is hosted and led by the University of Victoria in collaboration with the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University and the University of Northern British Columbia.

The Pacific Institure for Climate Solutions (PICS) mission is to establish partnerships with governments, the private sector, researchers and civil society in order to undertake research on, monitor and assess the potential impacts of climate change, and evaluate, develop and promote viable mitigation and adaptation options to better inform climate change options and actions. Under this umbrella, PICS has identified five major interdisciplinary goals that will guide its research program: the low carbon emissions economy; sustainable communities; resilient ecosystems; social mobilization and carbon management in BC Forest.

These goals are an integral part of the SFU Strategic Research Plan for 2010-2015.

PICS PROGRAM COMMITTEE

The PICS Program Committee is conformed by 12 members. Chaired by the Director of the Institute. Dr. Tom Pedersen, the members are appointed by the Executive Committee on the recommendation of the Director.  Members include representatives from each of the collaborating universities (UVic, UBC, UNBC and SFU), and a member from the Climate Action Secretariat.   The committee oversees the Institute’s program of activities based on the PICS Strategic Research Plan.  Currently, two SFU Faculty members form part of the Committee.

Dr Diana Allen, Professor, Department of Earth Science, Faculty of Science.

Dr. Nancy Olewiler, Director and Professor, School of Public Policy.

Dr. Tim Takaro, Associate Professor - Associate Dean for Research, Faculty of Health Sciences.  (On Sabbatical)

PICS SFU CAMPUS COORDINATOR

Nastenka Calle Delgado is the PICS Program Coordinator at SFU.  Nastenka has a a Master of Sciences in Environmental Health Sciences, specialization in Environmental Quality, from the University of South Carolina (Columbia, USA), and a Master of Sciences in Environmental Engineering, from the University of New Orleans (New Orleans, USA). She obtained her bachelor degree in Geological Engineering from the Polytechnic School of Ecuador.

Her professional strengths and areas of knowledge are focused on air and water quality, environmental planning, environmental auditing, environmental impact assessment, GIS and environmental modeling, hydrology and waste management, and environmental management system implementation.

Her current interests are in environmental education and community engagement on topics related to climate change and climate change mitigation and adaptations solutions.

For general inquiries about PICS, its programs and fellowships, contact Nastenka at n_calle@sfu.ca or by phone at 778-782-8834.